Admission Requirements (Traditional)
- WTAMU Graduate School application
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Official GRE scores (can be waived if the student has a 3.0 GPA)
- Cover sheet that includes name, telephone number(s), email address, mailing address, and overall undergraduate GPA
- Three letters of recommendation from a faculty member, supervisor or other professional colleague. Please use the Recommendation Letter Form.
- A one- to two-page, double-spaced, typed essay that includes discussion of:
- What qualities or experiences has the applicant had that make the applicant a good candidate for graduate study?
- Plans of the applicant for using the graduate communication degree
- Writing sample: (academic paper, publication, or other demonstration of writing ability)*
* The academic writing sample and submission essay continue to be the intellectual property of the submitter and are only being used as a way to review and gauge the student's readiness for graduate courses.
NOTE: The program requires 24 hours of undergraduate coursework in communication or a closely related field. Students who do not have the 24 hours may be subject to a certain amount of leveling courses or be asked to provide evidence in support of a waiver of these requirements.
Admission Requirements (Specialization in Media Management)
- WTAMU Graduate School application
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- While all applicants are welcome to take the GRE exam, those with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher may request to have this requirement waived by completing a GRE Score Waiver Request Form.
- Three letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must be from a professional colleague. Please use the Recommendation Letter Form.
- Resume showing career progress and media production/management skills
- Statement of goals for pursuing a specialization in media management
- Proficiency in prerequisites prior to some business courses
Learn more about the Communication M.A.
Deadlines
- August 1 for fall admission
- December 1 for spring admission
- May 1 for summer admission
Note: International students are advised to review the application deadlines set forth by International Student Services.