Prerequisite Courses

All graduate students need the following prerequisite courses or their equivalents taken at CSUF or another accredited university. Sufficient and appropriate professional experience may be substituted for one or more of these prerequisite courses. Such determinations are made by the graduate coordinator.

  • Communications writing (COMM 201 or 301 or 351 or 362)

  • Introductory course in communications or area of specialty (COMM 233 or 332 or 350 or 361)

These prerequisite courses are to be completed before taking graduate coursework so you will have the necessary background.

 

Admission Requirements For Communications Graduate Students

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Communications with a Concentration in Mass Communications Research & Theory

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Communications with a Concentration in Professional Communications and Communications in Tourism and Entertainment

  • Baccalaureate from a four-year accredited institution.

  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

  • If preparatory work was in a language other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or 80 (iBT), IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58. *Subject to change as tests are updated. Please confirm accepted tests and scores and other requirements on the International Graduate Eligibility Website.

     

  • Baccalaureate from a four-year accredited institution.

  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.

  • If preparatory work was in a language other than English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or 80 (iBT), IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58. *Subject to change as tests are updated. Please confirm accepted tests and scores and other requirements on the International Graduate Eligibility Website.

     

For all three concentrations: the following courses or their equivalents must be completed before undertaking graduate courses:

  • Communications Writing (COMM 201, 301, 351, or 362).

  • Introductory course in communications or area of specialty (COMM 233, 332, 350, or 361).

Note: Undergraduate prerequisite courses must be completed and do not count toward the graduate degree.

For both concentrations: University writing requirements must be met as described on the Graduate Studies Website: http://www.fullerton.edu/graduate/currentstudents/generalrequirements.html