Speech Communication - Graduate

Admission Requirements and Application Procedure

In addition to graduate school admission requirements, the following apply:

1. Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75.
2. Applicants must submit a typed statement (of at least 500 words) about the academic and professional goals they plan to attain through their work in the graduate program.
3. Applicants must have two letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.
4. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate major in speech communication will be required, if admitted to the program, to demonstrate a knowledge of basic communication theory and research methods before enrolling in any 500-level classes.*

*This demonstration of proficiency may be accomplished by completing, with a grade of "B" or better, either SPC 329 (Communication Research) and SPC 330 (Theories of Communication) or proficiency examinations based upon the content of those two undergraduate courses. The option to take the proficiency test is at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director and is based on the applicant’s prior coursework and GPA. Please contact the Department of Speech Communication for information about the proficiency examination availability and procedures.

Application Process

Applying to the SPC MA program is a two-part process:

1. Graduate School Materials
2. 1. Complete online forms for the graduate school
3. Department of Speech Communication Materials
4. 1. Obtain two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant's potential for graduate-level academic work, leadership and interpersonal skills. These should be sent directly to the Graduate Program Director at the address below.
   2. Develop a letter of intent: a typed statement (of at least 500 words) regarding the academic and professional goals to be attained through their work in the SPC graduate program. The letters of recommendation and letter of intent should be sent to:

                                Graduate Program Director

                                Department of Speech Communication; Box 1772

                                Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
                                Edwardsville, IL  62026

                                USA

Deadlines

All Graduate School forms and submission materials are generally due at least one month prior to the start of the semester in order for the applicant to be considered for admission. This exact deadline varies from semester to semester, so be sure to reference the current graduate catalogue for this information.

All SPC submission materials must be received by the Graduate School’s Deadline in order for the applicant to be considered for admission.

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If you are interested in applying for an assistantship in the SPC department, more information is available here [link “here”