Communication Department - M.A. in Media & Communication

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate Degree Requirements:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences or its equivalent in social sciences or humanities.
Alternatively, a first degree in any subject, plus significant professional experience in the mass media.

Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5/4.0

Good command of the English language, as evidenced by one of the following:

Minimum TOEFL score of 213
Cambridge or Michigan Proficiency
Undergraduate degree from an English-instruction institution

GRE scores

Students with excellent GPAs are exempt from this requirement (see Department Chair for details)

Two Letters of Recommendation from people in a position to evaluate the student's academic performance and potential. Letters of Recommendation from former or current employers of the prospective student are also welcome.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of 36 credit hours. The total credit hours must include all required courses
as specified in the curriculum.
A final cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
Compliance with all University and departmental policies and procedures.

TIME LIMITATIONS

Full time students are expected to complete the program within 18 months.
Part-time students are expected to complete degree requirements within five years, unless extraordinary circumstances prelude the completion. If such circumstances occur, the student must petition for an extension of this time period. For further information contact the Department Chair.
Students entering the program as full time, may change their student status to part time, according to their needs and special circumstances.