Communication

Degree Program Program Type Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria Prerequisite Course Requirements Department ADM Review Dept Conditional Admits Dept Appeal Process
Communication BA No additional admission requirements beyond the general UIS criteria N/A N/A N/A N/A
Degree Program Program Type Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria Prerequisite Course Requirements Department ADM Review Dept Conditional Admits Dept Appeal Process
Communication MA *Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00

*Two letters of recommendation including one from an academic source

*One – two page personal statement of purpose

*Passing score on COM Department graduate admission writing examination


N/A Department Chair and at least two additional COM faculty Yes, must complete eight credit hours of prescribed COM courses and receive a grade of B or better for full admission Yes, petition process with review by all COM faculty