Graduate Program

Resources for Prospective Students:

The Communication Studies Department offers a Masters of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Our program provides students with advanced instruction in the major theories and research methods in the academic discipline of communication. Our graduates typically go on to doctoral programs or become communication professors at the community college level. For course descriptions and degree requirements, see the University Catalog http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/07-08/depts/comm/index.html.  We also offer a teaching assistantship program for highly qualified students.

Applications for Fall 2008 are due on February 29, 2008. We do not accept admissions for the spring semester. For more information, please contact the Graduate Advisor, Dr. Ann Johnson (ajohnso7@csulb.edu).

Program Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university. The bachelor’s degree does not need to be in the field of communication. However, students with degrees in other areas may be asked to take several prerequisite courses.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 900 combined on the verbal and quantitative sections, with no less than 400 on either section. See www.ets.org/gre.
• For international students, TOEFL scores of 213 (computer version) or 550 (paper version). See http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/iec/ for more information for international admissions.
• Good fit with the department goals and faculty. We want to admit students whose professional goals match with what our department has to offer.

Application Process:

• Complete the University application through CSU Mentor (www.csumentor.edu) .
• Download and complete the department application (see below). Send this form along with personal statement, GRE scores, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to Communication Studies Dept, Attn: Graduate advisor, 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach CA 90840.

Additional Resources for New and Continuing Students

Program Description and Degree Requirements: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/07-08/depts/comm/index.html

International Education: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/iec/

Graduate Student Handbook: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/projects/grad/handbook/index.html

Department Application Forms

Resources for Continuing Students:

Graduate Handbook

Questions? Please contact the Graduate Advisor:
Ann Johnson (ajohnso7@csulb.edu)
Office: MHB 706
(562) 985-9190

College of Liberal Arts | California State University, Long Beach
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