Communication (M.A.)
Communication (M.A.)
Application deadlines
This program is at capacity and will not be admitting new students for Spring 2025. Fall 2025 entry is available.
Rolling admission; students may be admitted for entry in the fall or spring semesters (September or January).
Applications must be received by February 1 to be considered for a graduate assistantship.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
Graduate test
This program does not require a graduate test.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
Recommendations
This program does not require recommendations.
Written statement
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500 – 1500 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.
Previous written work
This program does not require previous written work.
Other program materials
This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.
Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Additional information
This program offers graduate assistantships, typically teaching assistantships, which provide an annual stipend plus tuition remission. A separate application form, accessible on the program website under "Funding" must be completed and submitted by Feb. 1 previous to the academic year for which you are applying.
GPA requirement for Communication Master's is a minimum 3.0 in last two years of Bachelor's degree work.
GPA for Communication Accelerated (available to current WMU undergraduate students only) is a minimum of 3.5 and must have at least 18 credit hours in their major at WMU or another institution.
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
School of Communication — College of Arts and Sciences
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