All applicants for the master’s program must meet the following admission standards:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a relevant course of study
• A 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• An official GRE score on the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections of the exam
• International students
• TOEFL - A score of 88 or higher
• Media experience recommended

In addition, applicants must provide the following directly to the Greenlee Graduate Program:

• A statement of purpose focusing on objectives in pursuing the master's degree, career goals, and research interests
• A CV that provides a summary of the applicant's academic and employment history, honors and publications
• Three letters of recommendation
• Examples of professional and scholarly work (optional)

Admission information is available from the ISU Graduate College. To complete an online application visit the ISU Graduate College Website.

Applications are considered by the Greenlee School as soon as they are complete. To be considered for assistantships all materials must be received by March 1.

Inquiries

Director of Graduate Education
Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
101 Hamilton Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-1180 USA
Tel.: 515-294-4342
Fax: 515-294-5108
e-mail: masscomm@iastate.edu