The applicant must send to the Graduate Admissions Office (in addition to all other required materials):
Three letters of recommendation attesting to academic aptitude and accomplishments,
A one-page essay describing the role the applicant sees the M.A. in Communication Studies playing in accomplishing his or her life/career goals.
Note: If the applicant wishes to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Associateship, the applicant must submit
a curriculum vitae or resume and
a one-page statement of intent outlining qualifications along with the other application material.
The applicant must have completed the undergraduate work specified below:
The equivalent of 12 quarter units of the following courses, or their equivalents: COMM 304, COMM 306, COMM 400,
Applicants for the Integrated Marketing Track must complete COMM 341 or its equivalent,
Complete ONE of the following research methods courses: COMM 400 or MKTG 416 (Note: COMM 400 may be included in the 12 units communication coursework, but MKTG 416 may not). The applicant must have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 overall and/or 3.0 for the last 90 quarter units (60 semester units) of undergraduate work. International students must have received a TOEFL score of 575 (computer-based score of 233 or internet-based score of 89) or higher. IELTS - 6.0