Master's Degree in
Immersive Media Communication
Immersive media is not just for training and gaming. The technologies that form Web3 and the metaverse are here, and we’re building a new generation of communication strategists. In our first-of-its-kind, one-year, fully online graduate program, you’ll discover the power of immersive media—including virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and extended reality (XR)—and how to use these new technologies to solve social, environmental, and business problems.
Master's Degree in
Immersive Media Communication
Immersive media is not just for training and gaming. The technologies that form Web3 and the metaverse are here, and we’re building a new generation of communication strategists. In our first-of-its-kind, one-year, fully online graduate program, you’ll discover the power of immersive media—including virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and extended reality (XR)—and how to use these new technologies to solve social, environmental, and business problems.
Advance Your Career with an Immersive Media Communication Graduate Degree
Just as social media transformed communication more than a decade ago, immersive media like virtual and augmented reality are positioned to revolutionize content production and communication strategy in the coming years. In our unique master’s program, you’ll learn how to design and critically analyze strategies that use emerging technologies to influence key audiences. You'll also gain a fundamental understanding of what it takes to create immersive content, build experiences, and manage production pipelines. And you'll get a one-of-a-kind degree that will prepare you for a career as a brand strategist, content creator, or technology entrepreneur, or chief Web3 officer.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open now!
Apply by the Round 2 deadline of January 15, 2025 to ensure an admission decision before the February 15 UO scholarship deadline.
Questions? Reach out to us at sojcmasters@uoregon.edu.
Advance Your Career with an Immersive Media Communication Graduate Degree
Just as social media transformed communication more than a decade ago, immersive media like virtual and augmented reality are positioned to revolutionize content production and communication strategy in the coming years. In our unique master’s program, you’ll learn how to design and critically analyze strategies that use emerging technologies to influence key audiences. You'll also gain a fundamental understanding of what it takes to create immersive content, build experiences, and manage production pipelines. And you'll get a one-of-a-kind degree that will prepare you for a career as a brand strategist, content creator, or technology entrepreneur, or chief Web3 officer.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are open now!
Apply by the Round 2 deadline of January 15, 2025 to ensure an admission decision before the February 15 UO scholarship deadline.
Questions? Reach out to us at sojcmasters@uoregon.edu.
Our fully online program offers working professionals the freedom and flexibility to advance their education while maintaining their jobs and other commitments. This 46-credit-hour program is designed to be completed in one year, but the pace can flex to meet your needs. All students will receive a tech package (included in tuition) so you can complete your coursework at home.
Students who live in the Pacific Northwest also have access to equipment in the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab, based at SOJC Portland, which houses the latest in AR, VR, and XR equipment and software.
Flexible Online Immersive Media Program
Our fully online program offers working professionals the freedom and flexibility to advance their education while maintaining their jobs and other commitments. This 46-credit-hour program is designed to be completed in one year, but the pace can flex to meet your needs. All students will receive a tech package (included in tuition) so you can complete your coursework at home.
Students who live in the Pacific Northwest also have access to equipment in the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab, based at SOJC Portland, which houses the latest in AR, VR, and XR equipment and software.
Your Investment
The estimated total for this fully online master’s program covers tuition for 46 credits—regardless of how long students take to complete them. The program also offers scholarships to qualifying students to cover immersive technology needs.
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes books/supplies/equipment and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Student Work
Our students tackle challenging immersive media communication projects, learn from industry-seasoned faculty, and build stand-out portfolios.
Student Work
Our students tackle challenging immersive media communication projects, learn from industry-seasoned faculty, and build stand-out portfolios.
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Danny Pimentel
Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology
Inspired by childhood trips to Disney World, Danny Pimentel has long been fascinated by virtual reality’s promise as a communication tool. His most recent research investigates whether VR goggles can help humans empathize with the plight of endangered sea turtles by allowing them to literally see the world from the turtles’ perspective.
Meet Our Faculty
Danny Pimentel
Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology
Inspired by childhood trips to Disney World, Danny Pimentel has long been fascinated by virtual reality’s promise as a communication tool. His most recent research investigates whether VR goggles can help humans empathize with the plight of endangered sea turtles by allowing them to literally see the world from the turtles’ perspective.
