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University of Maryland, College Park
Overview
University of Maryland, College Park / Department of Communication is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 13 |
Earning Your Degree
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
135
Applied
47
Accepted
41
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, sample of scholarly writing, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of goals and experiences | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
81
Total Graduate Students
27%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.17% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.17% |
| White or Caucasian | 49% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 8.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 2.47% |
Gender
Male (22%)
Female (77%)
Faculty
45
Total faculty
Full-time - 40
Part-time - 5
Male (16)
Female (29)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Health communication, interpersonal communication, persuasion, intercultural communication, contemporary rhetoric theory |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 62,616 |
Location & Contact
Address
College Park, MD 20742
United States
United States
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