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This is the official Facebook account for the Baylor Journalism, PR & New Media graduate program and Consider the M.A. track. The M.I.J. M.I.J.

Baylor's Department of Journalism, Public Relations and New Media offers two graduate-level programs of study for those interested in foreign correspondence, mass media, public relations and more. Master of Arts

Interested in Public Relations and New Media, News-Editorial and Production? Students work with the graduate director to design a rigorous program that meets their goals. The 36-hour degree program is a research-intensive that concludes with a major project or thesis. A major project or thesis proposal must be approved before students begin work. Master of International Journalism

This interdisciplinary M.I.J. readies students for exciting careers in foreign correspondence and international mass communication. requires 30 semester hours of course work and a six-hour internship abroad. Before going abroad, students must demonstrate proficiency in a language different than their first. Most students in the M.I.J. program study a language at Baylor before starting their internships. students have completed internships in Europe, South America, Canada, Asia and Africa with news, public relations, government and faith-based organizations. Application Deadlines:
Spring Semester General December 1
Summer Semester General May 1
Fall Semester General February 15

Learn more from our Graduate Program Director, Dr. Marlene Neill
Associate Professor
Department of Journalism, Public Relations and New Media
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97353
Waco, Texas 76798-7353
Telephone 254-710-7247
Email: [email protected]

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Janay Boyd! She had the opportunity to present her research on ethical leadership at the EUPRERA Annual Congress in Malaga, Spain in September.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Bryan Cordova and Alyssa Erchinger! They both presented research at conferences in August. Bryan presented at AEJMC in New Orleans, and Alyssa presented at the PRSA Association/Nonprofit Conference in Grapevine, Texas. They discussed research on AI ethics that they completed as part of a team of six master's students. They conducted the study in the Spring 2026 Research Methods course.

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Weston Smith! He successfully defended his master's thesis for his Master of American Studies degree. The title was "Jarrell McCracken, Word Music, and the Youth Revival Movement: Ministry and Marketplace During the Formation of Word Music 1951-1961." His commitee members were Drs. Stephen Sloan (chair), Marlene Neill and Doug Weaver. He will receive his degree on Aug. 15 during the summer commencement ceremony.

12/20/2025

Congratulations to Logan and Trey, our December graduates!

12/01/2025

Congratulations to Trey Hernandez! He successfully defended his master's project on Nov. 19. He focused on the use of metaphors in Super Bowl commercials to assess viewers' visual literacy. His committee members were Drs. Alec Tefertiller, Tamara Welter and Leslie Hahner.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to Logan Singer! She successfully defended her master's thesis. The title was "Undergraduate and Graduate Public Relations Students’ Perceived Value of a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication." Her committee members were Drs. Marlene Neill, Alec Tefertiller and Daniel Shafer.

08/19/2025

Congratulations to our Graduate students who presented 3 papers at AEJMC this year in San Francisco. One of papers was selected for a 3rd place award for the AEJMC PR Division. Congratulations Annie Qiang, Logan Singer and Trey Hernandez. Emeri Drewry and Raphael R. Roker also contributed to one of the research projects.

04/04/2025

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04/03/2025

Congratulations to Lauren Davidson! She successfully defended her master's project, which was focused on proposed innovations for the print magazine industry. Her faculty committee members were Professor Amber Adamson, Dr. Tamara Welter and Dr. Daniel Shafer. She will receive her Master of Arts degree in journalism on May 16.

03/25/2025

Congratulations to Emeri Drewry who successfully defended her master's thesis. The title was "Undergraduate and Graduate College Students' Attitude Toward a Career in Public Relations." Her committee members were Drs. Marlene Neill, Rosalynn Vasquez and Leslie Hahner.

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Waco, TX
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+12547107247

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http://www.baylor.edu/journalism/index.php?id=859621

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