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The University of Alabama
College of Communication and Information Sciences
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Overview
The University of Alabama / College of Communication and Information Sciences is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) | ||
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 117 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 15 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
279
Applied
195
Accepted
137
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | Yes |
| Winter deadline | Not reported | November 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum graduate GPA of 3.0, master's degree |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
371
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.96% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.74% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.77% |
| Unknown | 2.43% |
Gender
Male (25%)
Female (74%)
Faculty
70
Total faculty
Full-time - 68
Part-time - 2
Male (35)
Female (35)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Mass media research; media effects; information studies; cultural, critical, and rhetorical studies; electronic media; law and policy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,935 |
Location & Contact
Address
478 Phifer Hall
PO Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
United States
PO Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
United States
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