Overview

School of Communication / School of Communication is located in San Diego, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Advertising and public relations
Master of Arts (MA)	Critical-cultural studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Interaction studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Intercultural and international studies
Master of Arts (MA)	New media studies
Master of Arts (MA)	News and information studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Telecommunications and media management

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	49

Earning Your Degree

Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

167

Applied

69

Accepted

45

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 1st	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

92

Total Graduate Students

11%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.09%
Black or African American	3.26%
White or Caucasian	66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	15.22%

Gender

Male (31%)

Female (68%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Not reported
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	153,598

Location & Contact

Address 5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA  92182
United States

Contact Diane Borden
Phone: 619-594-5200

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