The level of achievement required of graduate students is considerably higher than in undergraduate work. Students are expected to demonstrate qualities of self-reliance, creativity, accuracy, scholarly integrity, and ethical conduct. Students are expected to be familiar with the procedures, guidelines, and regulations which apply to their graduate degree program (i.e., the procedures outlined in this "Handbook" and the Graduate Degree Programs section of the University Catalog). ADMISSION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES Criteria for Admission Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. (See the section on Graduate Program Degrees in the University Catalog for a complete statement of the procedures for admission.) The Communication Studies Graduate Committee takes the following factors into consideration in evaluating applications for admission: 1. Background and course work completed in communication studies. Students with majors other than speech communication, communication studies or communication arts and sciences will be considered, but may be required to take up to nine units of theory-based course work in communication studies to prepare for the program. 2. Grade-point average (3.0 or above in the last 60 units attempted is expected). 3. Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic abilities. These letters should be sent directly to the Communication Studies Graduate Adviser by the person writing the letter. 4. A letter from the applicant stating his or her professional interests, goals, and objectives in obtaining a Masters degree in communication studies. These letters should be sent to the Communication Studies Graduate Adviser. 5. Examples of written work submitted by applicant. Application Procedures Application for the Master of Arts in Communication Studies requires that certain material be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records and that certain documents be filed with the Communication Studies Graduate Adviser. The Graduate Committee cannot process applications until all documents are on file. The documents that must be filed include: 1. A formal application for admission must be filed with Admissions and Records.
The level of achievement required of graduate students is considerably higher than in undergraduate work. Students are expected to demonstrate qualities of self-reliance, creativity, accuracy, scholarly integrity, and ethical conduct. Students are expected to be familiar with the procedures, guidelines, and regulations which apply to their graduate degree program (i.e., the procedures outlined in this "Handbook" and the Graduate Degree Programs section of the University Catalog). ADMISSION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES Criteria for Admission Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. (See the section on Graduate Program Degrees in the University Catalog for a complete statement of the procedures for admission.) The Communication Studies Graduate Committee takes the following factors into consideration in evaluating applications for admission: 1. Background and course work completed in communication studies. Students with majors other than speech communication, communication studies or communication arts and sciences will be considered, but may be required to take up to nine units of theory-based course work in communication studies to prepare for the program. 2. Grade-point average (3.0 or above in the last 60 units attempted is expected). 3. Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant's academic abilities. These letters should be sent directly to the Communication Studies Graduate Adviser by the person writing the letter. 4. A letter from the applicant stating his or her professional interests, goals, and objectives in obtaining a Masters degree in communication studies. These letters should be sent to the Communication Studies Graduate Adviser. 5. Examples of written work submitted by applicant. Application Procedures Application for the Master of Arts in Communication Studies requires that certain material be filed with the Office of Admissions and Records and that certain documents be filed with the Communication Studies Graduate Adviser. The Graduate Committee cannot process applications until all documents are on file. The documents that must be filed include: 1. A formal application for admission must be filed with Admissions and Records.