An applicant must meet Graduate School Requirements, hold a master's degree in communication or a related field, and meet these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program in regular status:

Have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.33 (B+) in coursework for the master's degree.
Submit letters of recommendation from at least three (3) communication professionals attesting to the student's capability to perform satisfactorily at the doctoral level (academic references preferred).
Submit a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's analytical and critical thinking skills.
Applicants lacking the requisite GPA, and those without the Master of Arts/Science in Communication (or an equivalent degree) may be considered for admission on probation, and may be required to complete preparatory coursework.
You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.