Program Details
A comprehensive program emphasizing theory, research, and application that allows you to specialize into a unique communication area, including conflict, organizational communication and public relations. The graduate courses are offered either online o
- Location:
- Springfield, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- Advertising & Public Relations
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- A comprehensive program emphasizing theory, research, and application that allows you to specialize into a unique communication area, including conflict, organizational communication and public relations. The graduate courses are offered either online or in the evenings, allowing you to work while receiving your graduate degree.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
- Financial Aid:
- Yes
- Requirements:
- 1. Received an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. Hold an undergraduate degree in communication or related discipline OR have at least 15 hours in communication to demonstrate an adequate background for graduate study in the field of communication. 3. Submit scores for either the General Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) prior to the beginning of the second semester of coursework. 4. Attained a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 credits of academic work OR at least a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 credits of academic work AND a score of 153 or above on the verbal section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a score of 140 or above in the quantitative section of the GRE or a score on the MAT in the 50th percentile or higher. 5. Apply by the semester deadline — June 1 for the fall semester, November 1 for spring and summer semesters.