Overview

Communication Department / Communication Department is located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Civic media

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26

Applied

18

Accepted

8

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

100

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Self-assessment essay, work sample, interview, letters of recommendation, transcripts, resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 16
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

15

Total Graduate Students

13%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20%
Black or African American	40%
White or Caucasian	20%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	6.67%

Gender

Male (26%)

Female (73%)

Location & Contact

Address 600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60605-1996
United States

Contact Suzanne McBride
Chair
Email: smcbride@colum.edu
Phone: 312-369-8907

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