Admission
Students applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Professional Communication Program must::
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The degree need not be in Communication.
- Submit a cover letter (letter of intent). This is a brief (1-2 pages) description of the applicant's goals and expectations in pursuing a graduate degree.
- Submit an application along with a non-refundable application fee in the amount identified on the graduate application. Only online applications are acceptable for the Master of Arts in Professional Communication.
- Submit Credentials - All documents must be sent directly from their source to the Graduate School Admission Office. Copies submitted by the prospective student are not acceptable.
- Official Transcripts: Arrange immediately with each college and/or university attended to send an official transcript. Transcripts submitted by the applicant are considered unofficial. Transcripts from different institutions accumulated on one transcript are not acceptable.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: Have the persons listed as references on the graduate application send letters of recommendation to the Graduate School Admission Office immediately.
- Graduate Exam Scores: Official GRE test scores must be on file before an applicant can be matriculated into the degree program. Non-native English speakers must also submit TOEFL scores. A Combined GRE score of 850 on the verbal and quantitave sections of the GRE is required.
- Provide a writing sample: Prospective students must submit a sample of their professional or academic writing. This may be from previous course work or professional activities (1000 words minimum).
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and a minimum GRE score of 750 may be admitted on conditional status, but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships.
- Deadline for application:
- Fall Semester - July 15th
- Spring Semester - October 15th
- Summer Semester - February 15th
