Graduate School

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

www.communication.wsu.edu

Degrees offered
M.A., Ph.D.
Faculty working with students
19
Students
63
Students receiving assistantships or scholarships
63%
Deadline
Fall - January 10 (MA and Ph.D.)
Test required
GRE; TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)

 

Admission Requirements

Ph.D.—A 1,000-word statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, an M.A. in communication or related field with a GPA of 3.5 or above, and official copies of college transcripts.

M.A.—A 500-word statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and official copies of college transcripts.

Program Description

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication provides world class curriculum, faculty, and facilities to prepare students as scholars and educators. The Murrow College has a long history of excellence in graduate education. Faculty members are committed to high quality teaching as well as to scholarly research and publication. Graduate students are involved within and outside the department in leadership roles, participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, and continually receive a variety of awards both on and off campus.

The graduate program focuses on two major areas of study: Media, Health, and Social Issues; and Communication, Organization, and Culture. In the doctoral program students choose a major concentration, with additional coursework in theory, methods, intercultural/international communication, and ethics or persuasion.

College of Communication

Contact Information
Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Edward R. Murrow School of Communication
Washington State University
PO Box 642520
Pullman WA 99164-2520
Telephone: 509-335-7333
Fax: 509-335-1555
E-mail: grad.communication@wsu.edu

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