Admission Requirements

Applicants for unconditional admission must meet University-wide admission requirements in addition to meeting the following Communication admission requirements:

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test.

Two letters of recommendation from academic sources with the option of an additional letter from either an academic or a professional source (no more than three letters should be submitted). Letters from academic sources are expected, but if the applicant has been out of school for a significant period of time, letters from professional sources who can attest to the applicant’s academic potential may be considered. (submitted online) For advice on obtaining recommendations, see Letters of Recommendation.

A statement of purpose, 500-750 words in length, describing the applicant’s academic and career goals and how a master’s degree in Communication will help to achieve them. Applicants should specify which areas of specialized study they plan to pursue and why. (submitted online) For advice on composing a statement of purpose, see Writing Your Statement of Purpose.

The number of students admitted to this program may be limited.