Graduate Degrees, page 2
Annenberg School for Communication
Admission Requirements
Master of Arts in Commmunication Management
Prerequisites
The school accepts students from a broad range of academic backgrounds - people with undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, humanities, physical sciences or professional schools. Some are employed or have worked in communication-related fields. Others apply immediately after finishing baccalaureate work. Individuals with a strong interest in moving into communication management are encouraged to apply. All courses are offered in the evening to accommodate the working student.
Criteria
The School of Communication considers many criteria when granting entry into the master's program: not only an individual's academic record but professional, work-related accomplishments may be taken into account. Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations are required, as well as transcripts of all previous college or university studies. Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's work - either academically or professionally - are also required of all applicants. In addition to the Graduate Record Examinations results and the letters of recommendation, the School of Communication also requires applicants to provide at least one writing sample and to fill out its applicant information form. The applicant's statement of professional goals is an important part of the evaluation process.
Procedure
Admission may be granted for fall, spring or summer.
Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
Students enter graduate work from a variety of earlier academic fields and majors. Applicants whose undergraduate work was in fields other than communication may be admitted on the condition that adequate preparation in directly relevant areas is evident.
Criteria
All applicants should submit three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on their capacities for a rigorous program of study. Graduate Record Examinations scores and transcripts of all previous college and university studies are required. Completion of a basic descriptive statistics course is recommended. In addition, all applicants are required to submit the school's applicant information form. Faculty review the applicant's statement of purpose and samples of writing.
Procedure
Admission is granted for the fall semester only. The admission application deadline for the fall semester is May 15. However, all applicants for fellowships or assistantships must complete all relevant applications no later than February 1 and must take the Graduate Record Examinations prior to January 1. Students who do not meet these deadlines are less likely to obtain financial support. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
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