A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university posted by the start of the Fall semester. The bachelor's degree does not need to be in the field of communication. However, students with degrees in other areas may be asked to take several prerequisite courses.
For international students, either a TOEFL score of 80 (internet based version) or 550 (paper version), or other exam formats like the IELTS are accepted. For more information on international admissions, visit International Admissions. International applicants should apply through Cal State Apply and be sure to submit an International Application for admission instead of the general graduate application.
Good fit with the department goals and faculty.
A minimum GPA of 3.0.
The support of three mentors, teachers, professors, or employers who are capable of judging intellectual aptitude and work ethic.

IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550