The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced a program that provides graduates of its fast-growing professional Master’s programs with affordable lifetime access to graduate-level courses. The program, called “Master Access,” affords online master’s degree graduates the chance to access coursework in their specialization or that of two other programs for an annual fee that is less than the cost of a single graduate credit.

“It’s simple,” said Dr. Michael Weigold, the College’s director of distance education, “Communication competencies rust. We ensure a UF degree is never obsolete by allowing access to the latest courses and content in graduate education for the professional lifetimes of our graduates. I don’t know of any other program that makes that kind of commitment to its alumni.”

Ranked as one of the top mass communication programs in the nation, the College is continually enhancing its educational offerings. Its latest innovation, Master Access, is a revolutionary graduate benefit that gives its online master’s degree recipients a lifelong advantage for career success.

“When you’re working in social media, digital communication or international advertising and public relations, the industry landscape shifts constantly – new innovations, new technologies, new concepts,” Weigold said. “To stay relevant, professionals must continually refresh their education. At UF, we are committed to ensuring that our graduates can do that through lifetime engagement with our programs.”

Membership in the program allows graduates of any of the College’s three online Master of Arts in Mass Communication specializations to watch classes after they’ve earned their degree to keep their skills sharp and stay on top of the latest industry trends.

Even more valuable, graduates can extend their education beyond their original concentration. Once a member, students can audit courses in any of the College’s online specializations: Web Design and Online Communication, Social Media and Global Strategic Communication.

No other graduate school in the nation offers this type of benefit. Online Master of Arts in Mass Communication graduates can enroll in Master Access for just $500 per year, less than the cost of a single credit hour in any of the specializations.

With ongoing access to cutting-edge industry insights and training, Master Access dramatically increases the lifetime value of earning a master’s degree online.

The College of Journalism and Communications is currently accepting applications for its fall 2015 semester of online courses.

About University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications

The UF College of Journalism and Communications is considered one of the nation’s best. The strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni throughout its history has earned the college ongoing recognition as an elite journalism and communication program. The College developed its reputation for excellence by creating curricula that combine conceptual and theoretical instruction with skills training so students apply what they learn in professional settings. The College offers online master’s degrees and certificate programs in Web Design and Online Communication, Social Media and Global Strategic Communication. For more information, visit http://www.jou.ufl.edu.

Contact: Dr. Michael Weigold
Tel: 352-392-1124
Email: mweigold@jou.ufl.edu

Posted: July 13, 2015
Category: College News
Tagged as: Distance Education, Global Strategic Communication, Graduate Studies, Master Access, Social Media, Web Design and Online Communication