Included Below:
Total credits required: 56
IIC Foundational courses………………………….........…2 courses (8 credits)
MFJS...............................................................4 courses (16 credits)
INTS...............................................................4 courses (16 credits)
Research Methods...........................………………....1 course (4 credits)*
Thesis or SRP (Substantial Research Paper)........................ 4 credits
OR Internship**............................................................. 4 credits
Electives............................................................. (remaining credits)
Total................................................................................ 56 credits
* The research methods course counts as one of the 4 required courses in MFJS or Korbel, unless taken outside either unit
**For students who opt to not write a thesis, a minimum of 4 credits of internship is required.
In cooperation with the Peace Corps, the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program permits students who have completed their service in the Peace Corps to study the MA in International & Intercultural Communication degree following their service. They receive 8 credits for their Peace Corps service toward the 56 credits required for the degree, leaving 48 credits for the program.
Total credits required: 48
IIC Foundational Courses…………………………...........2 courses (8 credits)
MFJS...............................................................4 courses (16 credits)
Korbel (INTS)..................................................4 courses (16 credits)
Research Methods...............................................1 course (4 credits)*
Internship......................................................................... 4 credits
Foreign Language Proficiency...... (This requirement is waived for those
who have completed their Peace Corps assignment. The language
training received in Peace Corps satisfies the requirement.)
Electives..............................................................Remaining credits
Total:..............................................................................48 credits
* The research methods course counts as one of the 4 required courses in MFJS or Korbel, unless taken outside either unit
** Peace Corps Fellows internships must be focused on a high-needs community in the U.S.
Two (2) foundational courses are required for all IIC students: MFJS 4650: Global Media & Communication (offered in fall quarter) and MFJS 4654: Intercultural Communication (offered in winter quarter). Students are required to be take both of these classes during their first year.
MFJS 4650: GLOBAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
Major theories concerning international communication flows, the impact of globalization and global media, issues of new communication technologies, the rhetoric and media framing of global politics and culture; international marketing and public relations; and national and cultural sovereignty issues related to communication.
MFJS 4654: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Theories of culture, communication and intercultural communication and the role of power & privilege. Also includes exploration of cultural identity and the role of power and privilege in the processes of construction and articulation of culture and cultural identity in interpersonal and mediated contexts, and its relationship to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class. Also addressed are the intersections of communication & culture in conflict and conflict resolution.
In addition to the two foundational courses, students must take four (4) courses (20 credits) in the Department of Media, Film & Journalism Studies. Any transfer credits from other universities must be approved by the IIC Director in order to count toward the four (4) required MFJS courses.
Note: Only classes with a course number of 4000 and above are considered graduate-level courses. If you are interested in taking a class with a course number lower than 4000, please talk to your advisor. Any undergraduate-level courses taken without advisor approval will not apply to your degree.
Note: University College courses do not count toward the IIC degree.
Four (4) INTS courses (totaling 16 credit hours) are required for completion of the degree.
INTS CERTIFICATES
IIC students may take coursework to earn a certificate in Global Health Affairs. This certificate can be combined with the IIC program (taking the 4 required INTS courses in this area plus electives), or in some cases completed as a stand-alone certificate Refer to the Korbel website for details.
Note: 3000-Level Courses do not count toward the IIC degree.
Note: University College courses do not count toward the IIC degree.
Students are required to take one of the following research methods courses. The research methods course counts as one of the 4 required courses in MFJS or Korbel, unless taken outside either unit.
The choice will depend upon the type of research method(s) most commonly used in the student’s area of specialization. Prior approval from the student’s advisor is needed for any research methods course not included in the list below. Note that not all courses on this list are offered every year.
MFJS 4560 Methods in Communication Research (4 cr.)
INTS 4050 Statistical Methods I (4 cr.)
INTS 4057 Statistics for International Affairs (4 cr.)*
INTS 4332 Data Analysis for Development (4 cr.)*
INTS 4333 Int’l Project Analysis (4 cr.)
INTS 4423 Health Data for Decision-Making (4 cr.)
INTS 4500 Social Science Methods (4 cr.)
INTS 4575 Systems Thinking for the Social Scientist (4 cr.)
INTS 4576 Seminar in Community-Based Research (4 cr.)
INTS 4632 Qualitative Research Methodologies: Working with the Denver Immigrant and Refugee Communities (4 cr.)
INTS 4633 International Project Evaluation (4 cr.)
INTS 4644 Human Rights Research Methods (4 cr.)
INTS 4966 Applied Field Methods (4 cr.)
RMS 4941 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (4 cr.)
*Check prerequisites for these courses
Students are encouraged to take a research methods course early in their program, once they have identified their likely areas of specialization, in order to select a methods course that fits with their potential career paths.
Other research methods courses may also be used toward the requirement with permission of advisor; however, not all courses considered acceptable in other departments will fulfill the requirement for the IIC program. Please contact an advisor with questions and to get approval for research methods courses not listed here.
The Registrar’s website has the latest course offerings, searchable by academic quarter. To find MFJS, INTS, or other departmental courses:
The following requirements are in addition to the standard IIC degree requirements as listed above.
Media, Film & Journalism Studies Courses
Choose 4 courses from the following list for a total of 16 credits. Note that many of these classes are not offered every year. Consult with your advisor with any scheduling questions.
Research Methods
Choose one course from the following list for a total of 4 credits. Other methods courses in INTS or another department may be taken with permission from an advisor.
Josef Korbel School of International Studies Courses
Choose 4 courses from the following list for a total of 16 credits. Please note: Other Korbel courses (INTS) may be considered for inclusion.
Electives
Students should select 8 credits worth of electives.
Degree total: 56 credits
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