Admission to Program
A student is eligible to apply for the accelerated program if the following conditions are satisfied:
The student has been accepted as a COM major and:
- The student has completed at least 60 credit hours (at least 15 hours in COM and at least 30 credit hours earned at CSU);
- The student has at least junior standing at CSU; and
- The student has a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better and a minimum average of 3.00 in COM courses.
Admission to the Accelerated Master’s COM program does not require completion of GRE or equivalent tests.
To apply students must submit the following:
- A completed Application form
- A statement of intent describing why and how the Strategic Communication program will enhance the student’s scholarly and career goals.
- Two references from current or former CSU School of Communication faculty
For more information about the program, please consult the COM department (216-687-6430) or go to the department website at https://levin.csuohio.edu/communication/communication-accelerated-4-1
Students who are accepted for an accelerated program may apply or transfer a maximum of 9 graduate credit hours taken while an undergraduate. No additional graduate credit hours taken as an undergraduate may be applied or transferred to the graduate record.