Communication and Composition (MS)

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better in overall undergraduate studies
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate work
• Applicants must have at least 30 semester hours in language, literature, communication studies, or related courses, with at least 20 credits in upper division courses.
• A 1-3 page statement of personal, educational, and professional goals that addresses applicant interest in both Communication and Composition
• An original, sole-authored writing sample demonstrating your ability to organize and compose a sound analysis using evidence and external sources (preferably a research or term paper of about 5-10 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to judge your academic competence in communication and composition
• Resume
• Probationary status may be provided for applicants with an undergraduate degree whose GPA is below admission standards under the following conditions:
  • Acceptable performance on the GRE and/or acceptance of a student petition and contingency of adherence to contract terms formulated by graduate faculty

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

• A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or a minimum Duolingo English score of 110  
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member

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