About the course

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies merges advanced skills with advanced academic study. Graduates from the program move on to law school, corporate leadership, PhD programs, nonprofit work, and teach at community colleges. Students receive training in advanced multiple research methods allowing them to study a diversity of phenomena. Students also benefit from advanced classes in specialty areas like organizational, health, political, and intercultural communication. Many of our graduate students also have paid teaching positions while earning their graduate degrees. The MA in communication studies opens doors to understanding the world and to different employment opportunities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$23,172

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Chico
Spring (January), 2024	Chico
Fall (August), 2024	Chico
Spring (January), 2025	Chico
Fall (August), 2025	Chico
Spring (January), 2026	Chico

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Chico

An acceptable baccalaureate in Communication Studies from an accredited institution or an equivalent approved by the Office of Graduate Studies.

　　An applicant who does not meet all of the prerequisites for admission to classified status (see below) may be admitted on a provisional basis as a conditionally classified student. This admission provides the student a trial period to demonstrate ability. Students are expected to carry at least 9 units of course work at the 400/500/600 level, make no grade lower than B, and finish all course work (no incomplete or satisfactory progress). Normally a decision to advance a student to classified status or terminate the student from the program will be made at the conclusion of the student's first semester in the program.

　　In addition to any requirements listed above:

　　1. An undergraduate major in related disciplines, e.g. Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. In the absence of an undergraduate major in one of the above, and based on the individual student's background, the Graduate Coordinator may make recommendations for courses to be taken as prerequisites for classified status. Such prerequisite course work will not count toward the fulfillment of master's program requirements.

　　2. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) in all undergraduate course work.

　　3. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination.

　　4. A statement outlining the applicant's motivation, objectives, and expected area of emphasis in graduate studies.

　　5. At least three letters of recommendation from the applicant's former instructors or professional supervisors.

　　6. One article or paper authored by the applicant to demonstrate writing skills or one article or paper and a portfolio within the applicant's specialty to exhibit his/her skills, abilities, and talents in the expected area of emphasis.

　　TOEFL - paper 550

　　TOEFL - internet based test (IBT) 80

　　IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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