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School Of Communication Studies
Kent State University
135 Taylor Hall
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
E-mail: comm@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-2659
Fax: 330-672-3510
International Phone: 00 1-330-672-2659
Kent State University
135 Taylor Hall
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
E-mail: comm@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-2659
Fax: 330-672-3510
International Phone: 00 1-330-672-2659
Master of Arts
'The M.A. degree program is intended to provide a broad spectrum of knowledge about human communication. It is intended for those who wish to continue graduate study in communication beyond the master's level, to teach at smaller university, liberal arts college, community college, or small college level, to continue preparation for professional careers, or to prepare for nonacademic careers in which a broad understanding of communication theory and research is desirable.
Admission Guidelines for the M.A. program:
For applicants seeking an assistantship:
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required (a 3.3/4.0 GPA is recommended).
- Applicants must submit GRE. A combined verbal score (500: Old scoring system; 153: New scoring system) and quantitative score (500: Old scoring system; 144: New scoring system) of at least 1000 is recommended.
- An undergraduate major or minor in communication is preferred. Students with related majors are also considered.
- Applicants should have academic and professional goals compatible with the program.
- Writing sample (academic writing preferred)
- International students should achieve a minimum score of 580 (Paper) 237 (Computer) 92 (Internet) on the TOEFL exam.
- Three letters of recommendation from those in a position to evaluate academic performance and graduate potential are required. Two letters must be from current or former professors
- Current CV or resume
Click here for GRE score conversion
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required (a 3.3/4.0 GPA is recommended).
- Applicants must submit GRE. A combined verbal score (500: Old scoring system; 153: New scoring system) and quantitative score (500: Old scoring system; 144: New scoring system) of at least 1000 is recommended.
- An undergraduate major or minor in communication is preferred. Students with related majors are also considered.
- Applicants should have academic and professional goals compatible with the program.
- Writing sample (academic writing preferred)
- International students should achieve a minimum score of 580 (Paper) 237 (Computer) 92 (Internet) on the TOEFL exam.
- Three letters of recommendation from those in a position to evaluate academic performance and graduate potential are required. Two letters must be from current or former professors
- Current CV or resume
Click here for GRE score conversion
For applicants NOT seeking an assistantship:
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required (a 3.3/4.0 GPA is recommended).
- Taking the GRE is preferred but not required.
- An undergraduate major or minor in communication is preferred. Students with related majors are also considered.
- Applicants should have academic goals and professional goals compatible with the program.
- Writing sample
- International Students should achieve a minimum score of 580 (Paper) 237 (Computer) 92 (Internet) on the TOEFL exam.
- Three letters of recommendation from those in a position to evaluate academic performance and graduate potential are required. One must be from a current or former professor.
- Current CV or resume
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required (a 3.3/4.0 GPA is recommended).
- Taking the GRE is preferred but not required.
- An undergraduate major or minor in communication is preferred. Students with related majors are also considered.
- Applicants should have academic goals and professional goals compatible with the program.
- Writing sample
- International Students should achieve a minimum score of 580 (Paper) 237 (Computer) 92 (Internet) on the TOEFL exam.
- Three letters of recommendation from those in a position to evaluate academic performance and graduate potential are required. One must be from a current or former professor.
- Current CV or resume
Review of assistantship applications begins January 15 for Fall semester and November 15 for Spring semester.
Core courses include:
COMM 65000 Foundations of Communication Inquiry
COMM 65020 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
COMM 65652 Theories of Communication
COMM 65794 (Teaching of College Communication) All new graduate teaching assistants must complete in their first Fall Semester.
Core courses include:
COMM 65000 Foundations of Communication Inquiry COMM 65020 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
COMM 65652 Theories of Communication
COMM 65794 (Teaching of College Communication) All new graduate teaching assistants must complete in their first Fall Semester.
Go to the link below to complete the following:
- Application for admission to graduate studies
- Letters of recommendation
- Ethnic data sheet
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Go to the link below to complete the following:
- Statement of goals
- Application for graduate appointment. A writing sample is required.
