Overview

Program in Communication / Program in Communication is located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Science communication
Master of Science (MS)	Public communication
Master of Science (MS)	Technical communication

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	25

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Internship, professional portfolio

Admissions

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	August 21st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	GRE or minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

39

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	Not Reported
Black or African American	5.13%
White or Caucasian	56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.56%
Asian	2.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2.56%
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	20.51%

Gender

Male (30%)

Female (69%)

Faculty

26

Total faculty

Full-time - 12

Part-time - 14

Male (12)

Female (14)

Location & Contact

Address 3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA  19104
United States

Contact Dr. Douglas Porpora
Head
Phone: 215-895-2446
Fax: 215-895-1071

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