To become a candidate for the Master of Arts in Composition and Communication (MAECC), a student must have an undergraduate degree in any major with a cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale.

Even though we do not require an undergraduate degree in English for admission to the MAECC, we strongly recommend a minor in English or writing, a certificate in writing, or more than one undergraduate writing course at the 300-level or higher.

All candidates for admission to this program must also submit a sample of representative writing and a cover letter (see below).

For applicants whose native language is not English, we require a TOEFL score of 550 and a TWE of at least 5.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A score of 500 PBT/61 IBT is required for admission with stipulations or 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module: A score of 5.5 required for admission stipulations or 6.5 for regular admission.