MA in Communication Studies

California State University - San Bernardino

Applicants must fulfill all the general requirements for admission to graduate studies at this University.To be admitted to the graduate program in Communication Studies:A. The applicant must submit to the Graduate Admissions Office (in addition to all other required materials):Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's character, academic aptitude, accomplishments, and potential for success at the graduate level. Applicants are encouraged to secure letters of recommendation from former faculty. Letters from other individuals who can attest to the applicants potential for success in graduate school are also welcome.A 5- to 10-page sample of academic or professional writing; andA one- to two-page, single-spaced essay describing: the applicants interests in Communication Studies; their motivation for pursuing a Masters degree; why they are applying to CSUSBs M.A. in Communication Studies, specifically; and how graduate study will help them achieve their personal and/or professional goals. Note: If the applicant wishes to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Associateship, the applicant must also submit:a curriculum vitae or resume; anda one-page statement of intent outlining related experience along with the other application material.B. The applicant must have completed 6-semester units of undergraduate classes in communication theory and communication research methods, or their equivalentsC. The applicant must have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 overall and/or 3.0 for the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of undergraduate work. In exceptional cases, students with a GPA below 3.0 will be considered. Please contact the graduate coordinator.Applicants may also be asked to interview with the program coordinator or graduate committee.Successful applicants are admitted to the program as conditionally classified graduate students. Advancement to classified status is conditional upon the completion of all prerequisites, as well as completion (after admission) of the COMM 6000 Introduction to Graduate Study course with a grade of "B-" or higher.