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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Communication Studies is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 17 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE, MAT Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Capstone portfolio (for some programs), graduate showcase |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75
Applied
46
Accepted
27
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 | May 1st | April 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE, MAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
63
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.76% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (33%)
Female (66%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 1
Male (7)
Female (13)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Rhetorical studies, organizational communication, interpersonal communication, gender and communication, health communication |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
United States
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