Department of Communication Studies

Overview

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis / Department of Communication Studies is located in Indianapolis, IN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Applied communication
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Health communication

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	13

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	May 14th	May 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Master's degree

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

27

Total Graduate Students

48%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

51%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.81%
Black or African American	7.41%
White or Caucasian	62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	3.7%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (29%)

Female (70%)

Location & Contact

Address 425 University Boulevard, Cavanaugh Hall, Room 309
Indianapolis, IN  46202
United States

Phone: 317-274-5555

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