Communication M.A.

Major in Communication

If a student has a 3.0 GPA, the GRE can be waived.

In addition to University requirements for graduate admission, the applicant must submit the following:

Cover sheet that includes name, telephone number(s), email address, mailing address and overall undergraduate GPA of the applicant.
A one- to two-page, double-spaced, typed essay that includes discussion of:
- What qualities or experiences has the applicant had that make the applicant a good candidate for graduate study?
- Plans of the applicant for using the graduate communication degree.
International students, before applying to the M.A. degree program in communication, must meet all requirements set forth by the International Student Office (see the International Students - Applicants webpage: http://wtamu.edu/student-support/international-applicants.aspx).
Photocopies of the applicant’s transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. NOTE: The program requires 24 hours of undergraduate course work in communication or a closely related field. Students who do not have the 24 hours may be subject to a certain amount of leveling courses or be asked to provide evidence in support of a waiver of these requirements.
At least three letters of recommendation from a faculty member, supervisor. The Recommendation Letter Form is available for download.

Submit applications to:

Director of Graduate Studies in Communication
Department of Communication
West Texas A&M University
WTAMU Box 60754
Canyon, Texas 79016-0001

For more information, contact the department at 806-651-2800.

Choose COMM electives or courses external to the Communication Program at the discretion of the graduate adviser.

Plan I Thesis Option:
- 6 hours from COMM electives and
- 6 hours of thesis (COMM 6301 and COMM 6302 or COMM 6303 ) and
- an oral thesis defense
Plan II Non-Thesis Option:
- 9 hours of COMM/MCOM electives and
- COMM 6304 Research Project in Corporate Communication
- 24 hours must be at the 6000-level

With approval of the graduate director, the student may elect a minor field of study consisting of a maximum of six semester hours.