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Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences Communication Campus Box 4480 Normal, IL 61790-4480 US   Phone: 1-309-438-3671 Fax: 1-309-438-3048   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Communication;M.S. - Communication On Campus   The School of Communication at Illinois State University approaches the study of human communication from both humanistic and social scientific perspectives. A largely theoretically oriented curriculum includes twenty-two graduate seminars that examine a wide range of topics in the study of human communication, including interpersonal communication, small group communication, mass communication, organizational communication, intercultural-communication, persuasion, public relations, rhetoric, training & development, and both quantitative and qualitative research. With only two required courses, students are afforded a great deal of freedom to develop plans of study that balance theoretical offerings with applied courses inside and outside of the School of Communication to meet personal and professional needs. Students may choose either a 32-hour thesis or a 39-hour non-thesis option to complete the degree.     Accreditation Information: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements International students are additionally required to obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 250 (computer-based testing), 100 (Internet-based testing), or 600 (paper-based).  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.00 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements To be admitted to the program, a student must have either a minimum GPA of 3.00 over the last 60 hours of his or her undergraduate degree, or a combined score of 1,000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE. All applicants must submit a letter of application that describes their backgrounds, interests, and career objectives, and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation forwarded to the School. To ensure full consideration for admission in fall 2008, application materials should be received no later than February 15, 2009.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1833  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 668  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $220  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $2719  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable