PhD in communication Admission at North Dakota State University
Thursday, March 26th, 2009Admission
Application Requirements
A complete application includes the following materials required by the graduate school:
Graduate application
Statement of reasons for graduate study
Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Application fee
In addition, the department of communication requires:
A CV or resume which clearly identifies your current position, including your responsibilities, span of authority, and sphere of influence; your professional publications and papers; your service and professional activity; and your teaching and training experiences
A professional writing sample, which could be a master’s thesis, a final paper for a course, a conference paper, a briefing paper or a news article
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
For international students, TOEFL test results are also required
The department’s TOEFL score minimum must total at least 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100 internet-based. To qualify for a teaching assistantship, TOEFL score must total 650 paper-based, 280 computer-based, or 114 internet-based.
Application Deadlines
Completed applications must be received by September 15 for an October 1 decision, for enrollment the following spring semester. Completed applications must be received by January 15 for a February 1 decision, for enrollment the following fall semester.