Overview

Department of Communication and Media / Department of Communication and Media is located in West Chester, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Communication studies
(Graduate Certificate)	Digital media marketing

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Standardized GRE general test scores in two of the three tested areas in at least the 50th percentile. The GRE is not required for applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or better. (We have waived the GRE for those with a 3.0 GPA during COVID-19.) Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15

Applied

14

Accepted

2

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	Not reported	July 1st	No
Spring deadline	Not reported	December 11th	No
Summer deadline	Not reported	March 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Standardized GRE general test scores in two of the three tested areas in at least the 50th percentile. The GRE is not required for applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or better. (We have waived the GRE for those with a 3.0 GPA during COVID-19.)
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.80 overall, major GPA of 3.0, writing sample, statement of goals, two letters of reference, All candidates must have had courses or experience that indicate skill in: public speaking, communication theory, and communication (or related) research. Completed application form submitted online.
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Completed application form submitted online, One official transcript from every college and university attended (except West Chester University), Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs, A written statement of your professional goals.
Additional Entrance Requirements	Completed application form submitted online, One official transcript from every college and university attended (except West Chester University), Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs, A written statement of your professional goals.

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

14

Total Graduate Students

7%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.29%
Black or African American	14.29%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	14.29%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (21%)

Female (78%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Rhetorical Communication, Media/Social Media, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Organizational Communication
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Wayne Hall Room 202
125 West Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA  19383
United States

Contact Dr. Michael Boyle
Chairperson
Email: mboyle@wcupa.edu
Phone: 610-436-2500

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