Obtain two letters of recommendation from current or former professors and/or employers who can testify to the candidate's ability to pursue an advanced academic degree. These letters should be sent directly to the Graduate Coordinator of the program. At least one recommendation letter must be from a current or former professor unless the applicant has not taken any courses during the previous five years.
Foreign students must score at least 600 on the TOEFL (90 on the iBT) and must demonstrate English proficiency in a written essay.
Grade point averages are given considerable weight in evaluating applications, but are not the sole criterion. An applicant should have an average of 3.0 or better (3.3 for foreign students) in the last two years of undergraduate study and the undergraduate major. Exceptions may be made for applicants if the candidate has had significant professional experience in the mass media, offers strong letters of recommendation or other evidence indicating a potential for success in graduate study.