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M.A. in Communication – Program Application Requirements

Master of Arts in Communication (M.A.)

Public Service Communication Specialist Certificate

To be considered for admission, students must submit an application to Monmouth University along with a $60 application fee, and provide the following:

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and a minimum 3.0 GPA in the undergraduate major.
  • Two letters of recommendation for graduate study. Letters from current or former professor recommended. If these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.
  • Personal essay of not more than 750 words that describes the applicant’s preparation for study in the program and personal objectives for graduate study.
  • Digital and/or hard copy portfolio of select samples of work, including a writing sample, that demonstrate initiative and achievement in academic, professional, and/or community settings. For the Interactive and Digital Media concentration please submit a digital portfolio with samples of your creative media, interactive media, transmedia design, computing, and/or  technological projects that highlight and demonstrate your initiative and achievement in academic, professional, and/or community settings.
  • Résumé.