Certificate Programs
•  Graduate certificates in African Community Health Services, Contemporary History, Environmental Sustainability, Geographic Information Science (GIS) Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESOL) and Women's Studies may be earned in conjunction with the MA degree.

Average Time for Completion of Degree
•  18 months – 2 years

Size of Department
•  30 Student, 40 Faculty

Admission Requirements
•  Minimum TOEFL 550/213 or IELTS 6.5
•  GRE NOT required
•  Statement of Purpose (2 pages)
•  Autobiographical sketch (1 page)
•  Current CV or resume
•  Preference given to applicants with professional experience in communication and/or development with government, media, NGOs, or international agencies

Application Deadlines
•  Fall Admission only: January 1

Program Costs
•  General costs plus College of Communication Technology fee

Financial Aid Opportunities
•  Types: Graduate assistantships, Graduate recruitment scholarships
•  Average Amount: GA: $11,499 (max.) stipend plus tuition, GRS: At least $1,800 stipend plus partial tuition