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Graduate Admissions
On July 1, 2002 the Department of Speech Communication and
the School of Communications joined together to form the Department
of Communication. This exciting union is a result of a multi-year
dialogue among UW Communication faculty about the future of
communication theory and research. What sets our graduate program
apart from others is that it is built on four core
principles: pluralism, interdisciplinary theorizing, collaboration,
and public scholarship. These principles have shaped every facet
of the program, such as the core courses, committee structure,
and admissions policy.
Our graduate program’s strengths are emphasized in our
six
areas of study:
These do not represent formal distinctions between different
courses, faculty, or programs. Most students and faculty work
simultaneously in more than one area of study. We have highlighted
these simply to showcase the areas of research and teaching
in which our faculty and students excel.
We encourage you to apply to join our community of scholars.
Overview for Prospective Applicants
Our web site is a comprehensive source of information about
our graduate program. Below you will find a brief overview of
the portions of the site that are most relevant to prospective
applicants.
| U.S.
applicants |
Admissions guidelines for U.S. applicants (citizens
and permanent residents).
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| International
applicants |
Admissions guidelines for international applicants.
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| Diversity |
The Department of Communication firmly believes a welcoming
climate improves and enriches the academic environment
for all students. For more about diversity in the department
and the supplemental
essay option for applicants, click
here.
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| Application
Statistics |
Each year, we keep statistics on the average GPAs and
test scores for those students we accept for admission
to our graduate program.
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Professional Masters Degrees and
M.C. Degrees
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The M.A. degree at the University of Washington is
an academic degree. M.A. students in the Department of
Communication learn valuable research and analytic skills
and produce high quality Masters theses. Though some students
choose to complete their graduate studies with the Masters
degree, most continue their studies to seek the Ph.D.
The M.A. is not designed to be a professional degree for
those seeking a career in journalism, public relations,
marketing, or counseling, and there are many other colleges
and universities that offer such degrees.
The three M.C. degrees offered by the Department do,
however, offer a professional focus, though each has a
specialized purpose. For details on the M.C. degrees,
click
here.
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| Graduate
Program Policies |
Here you can view the core
principles of our program, key courses in our curriculum,
our areas
of study, and requirements for completing the M.A.
and Ph.D.
degrees.
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| Financial
Aid and Funding from the Department |
Information on merit-based Teaching
and Research Assistant positions as well as need-based
financial
aid. For the expenses of graduate school at the UW,
click here.
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| Information
on our Current Students |
One of the best ways to learn about our department
is to take a look at the interests of our current
students, their
work, and the theses
and dissertations
of past students. Exit
surveys show how our graduates feel about their experience
in our program.
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| Contact |
If you still have questions after reviewing our web
site, including the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) page, you may contact our graduate
program advising office at cominfo@u.washington.edu
or 206-543-7269.
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