Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
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Degrees offered
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M.A., Ph.D. |
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Faculty working with students
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17 |
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Students
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40 |
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Students receiving assistantships or
scholarships
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80% |
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Deadline
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Fall - January 10 for MA and Ph.D.
Applications |
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Test required
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GRE; TOEFL or IELTS (international students only) |
Admission Requirements
Ph.D.—A 1,000-word statement of purpose, three
letters of recommendation, an M.A. in communication or
related field with a GPA of 3.5 or above, competitive GRE
scores, and official copies of college transcripts.
M.A.—A 500-word statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, a B.A. in Communication or related field with a GPA of 3.25 or above, a competitive GRE, and official copies of college transcripts.
Program Description
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication provides
world class curriculum, faculty, and facilities to
prepare students as scholars and educators. The Murrow
College has a long history of excellence in graduate
education. Faculty members are committed to high quality
teaching as well as to scholarly research and
publication. Graduate students are involved within and
outside the department in leadership roles, participate
in a variety of extracurricular activities, and
continually receive a variety of awards both on and off
campus.
The graduate program focuses on two major areas of study: Media, Health, and Social Issues; and Communication, Organization, and Culture. In the doctoral program students choose a major concentration, with additional coursework in theory, methods, intercultural/international communication, and ethics or persuasion.
Faculty Interests and Course Details
Contact Information
Associate Dean
for Graduate Studies
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Washington State University
PO Box 642520
Pullman WA 99164-2520
Telephone: 509-335-7333
Fax: 509-335-3739
E-mail: grad.communication@wsu.edu