Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Communication Studies in Carbondale United States | Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College
|
Carbondale United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,809
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Communication Studies equips students with diverse career opportunities after graduation. Our alumni thrive in communication-related fields or secure spots in prestigious doctoral programs. Our dynamic department sees faculty and graduate students delivering over 175 conference presentations annually. The program publishes Kaleidoscope, a peer-reviewed graduate journal featuring qualitative communication research, where students can participate in editorial processes and manuscript reviews.
Our department hosts a professional seminar series, teaching workshops, and provides ample production experience in the Marion Kleinau Theatre performance space. We maintain strong collaborations with SIU's Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department, which provides an 18-credit graduate certificate. First-year graduate teaching assistants benefit from our structured mentorship initiative, alongside numerous other formal and informal academic opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School and should have completed a minimum of 24 quarter or 16 credit hours in communication studies or related subjects. A program for remedying deficiencies in background can be arranged by the school's Graduate Committee.
Inquiries regarding admission to graduate studies in communication studies should be directed to the director of graduate studies of the School of Communication Studies.
Each applicant should apply online and upload three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts should be mailed directly to the school. In addition, applicants for the Ph.D. in Communication Studies degree program may furnish a research paper as evidence of research and writing ability.
Three letters of recommendations are required. Please follow the guidelines on the Graduate School application page to insure that your letter writers can comply with your
request for a recommendation. Ideally, the letters of recommendation will be from individuals who can speak to your academic abilities.
A Statement of Purpose is requested. This is a short document (1-3 pages) that outlines why you want to pursue a graduate degree and what you hope to accomplish during your time at SIU, should you be admitted.
The GRE is optional. The School of Communication Studies no longer requires GRE scores for admittance
International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based). The minimum required score for the IELTS is 7. Test scores must not be older than 2 years. International students should also provide a Financial Statement as outlined on the Graduate School application page.
For admission to a Master's program:
2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A, approximately a B- average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a B average)
Inquiries regarding admission to graduate studies in communication studies should be directed to the director of graduate studies of the School of Communication Studies.
Each applicant should apply online and upload three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts should be mailed directly to the school. In addition, applicants for the Ph.D. in Communication Studies degree program may furnish a research paper as evidence of research and writing ability.
Three letters of recommendations are required. Please follow the guidelines on the Graduate School application page to insure that your letter writers can comply with your
request for a recommendation. Ideally, the letters of recommendation will be from individuals who can speak to your academic abilities.
A Statement of Purpose is requested. This is a short document (1-3 pages) that outlines why you want to pursue a graduate degree and what you hope to accomplish during your time at SIU, should you be admitted.
The GRE is optional. The School of Communication Studies no longer requires GRE scores for admittance
International students must have a TOEFL score of 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based) or 100 (internet based). The minimum required score for the IELTS is 7. Test scores must not be older than 2 years. International students should also provide a Financial Statement as outlined on the Graduate School application page.
For admission to a Master's program:
2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A, approximately a B- average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a B average)
Tuition
USD
40,809