Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Background and coursework completed in communication studies. Students with majors outside the communication discipline will be considered, but may be required to take up to nine units of background studies in communication to prepare for the program. GPA 3.0 or above in the last 60 units attempted is expected.
Three Recommendation Forms from people (e.g., professors or professionals) familiar with the applicant's academic abilities. If the applicant is applying for a Graduate Student Assistantship, these letters should also indicate support for a Teaching Associate or Forensics Assistant position. Download the Recommendation Form from the department website
A cover letter from the applicant stating their professional interests, goals, and objectives in obtaining a Communication Studies MA. Send the letter directly to the graduate director
A writing sample, preferably academic writing from an upper-division course. The sample should be substantial enough to demonstrate the applicant's writing, reasoning and research ability. If the applicant does not have a 10- to 20-page sample, multiple shorter samples should be provided.
A score of 550 on the paper-based exam or 80 on the internet TOEFL. IELTS: 6.5.