Degrees Offered

• Master of Arts
• Certificate

Specializations

• Master’s: Advertising and Public Relations; Communication Studies; Journalism; Mass Communication; Communication about Health, Environment, Science and Sustainability

• Certificate: Digital Storytelling

Program Description

The J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication graduate program prepares students for intellectual, artistic, professional and ethical leadership in a complex technological and multicultural world. It uses a core of common knowledge, values, and communication skills to improve understanding of communication as a cultural and social process and to develop the skills necessary for success in constantly changing information environments. Graduate students are partners in the production of knowledge and are actively involved in systematic research and professional development. All students complete a core curriculum and develop a specialization in areas such as: advertising and public relations; communication studies; journalism; mass communication; and communication about health, environment, science and sustainability. In addition, students are able to tailor their programs to their interests by taking elective courses in other specialization areas or in other graduate programs at Marquette, such as business, marketing, English, psychology, sociology, political science and others.

Visit the Department Web Page for more detailed program information.

Application Requirements

• Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application
• A completed application form and fee online.
• Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
• Three letters of recommendation, specifically in letter format.
• A 300-word statement of academic and professional goals.
• For M.A. applicants only: GRE scores (General Test only). Minimum GRE scores are as follows: verbal 150, quantitative 150, total score 300, and analytical writing 4.5.
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. A minimum score of 600 on the paper-based version, 250 on the computer-based version, or 100 on the Internet-based version is required.

Application Deadline

Rolling admission; however, applicants who wish to be considered for merit-based financial aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships), please be aware of the merit-based financial aid deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School: Fall (August) Term: February 15, Spring (January) Term: November 15, Summer (May) Term: April 15.

Financial Aid

For a comprehensive listing of merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) please visit the departmental financial aid web page. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.