$13,435 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Communication Studies
- Two graduate options are available in Communication, the Thesis option and the Research Report option.
- Students with an inadequate background in the field of communication are required to take leveling undergraduate coursework which does not apply to the hours necessary to complete the graduate program of study.
- Thesis Option:
- Students complete a minimum of 30 hours. All thesis candidates complete a 15-hour core as part of the program of study.
- Students are required to write a four-hour comprehensive examination after the completion of their coursework.
- Upon completion of the thesis, the students orally defend the thesis to their graduate committee.
- Research Option:
- Students complete a minimum of 32 hours of coursework.
- All research report candidates complete a 12-hour core as part of their program of study.
- A research paper is filed in the Department of Communication Studies office.
- Students following this plan are required to write an eight-hour comprehensive examination after the completion of their coursework.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $9475 | $9475 |
| Books and Suppies | $1700 | $1700 |
| Health Insurance | $2260 | $2260 |
| Total Fees | $13435 | $13435 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.