Admission to the MA Program in Organizational Commmunication
In order to be considered for the Master of Organizational Communication, Students must meet the following qualifications:
Students must first meet all university admission requirements. They include:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Have a 2.5 undergraduate GPA on all coursework attempted, or have a 2.75 undergraduate GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework.
- Achieve an acceptable GRE/GMAT score.
- Be approved for admission by the graduate coordinator/director of the individual degree program.
For Non-Provisional Admittance:
Students must then meet the requirements of the Masters of Organizational Communication. They Include:
- Possess a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5 in attaining a Bachelor's degree.
- Take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) and attain the following minimum scores:
a. At least 148 (55th percentile) on the Verbal portion
b. At least 3.5 on the Written portion
Note: These are minimum requirements and are firm.
- International students may be asked to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). When required, a minimum TOEFL score of 525 or a minimum internet-based TOEFL score of 75 must be attained.
- Applicants will also participate in an advising meeting with the Graduate Coordinator in person if at all possible or by telephone or SKYPE.
For Provisional Admittance:
Students must meet the university requirements noted above and the following:
- Take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) and attain the following scores:
a. A score of between 140 and 147 on the Verbal portion
b. A score of 2.5 or 3.0 on the Written portion
- A student who enters the program on a provisional basis may NOT receive a grade below a B in his or her first 18 hours (6 classes). If the student maintains at least a B average through his or her first 18 hours, that student will be given non-provisional status.
- Provisional students may not transfer any classes at any time during their degree program
- International students may be asked to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) even if being admitted as a provisional student. When required a minimum score of 525 or a minimum internet-based TOEFL score of 75 must be attained.
- Applicants will also participate in an advising meeting with the Graduate Coordinator in person if at all possible or by telephone or SKYPE.
Note as Well: All applicants/applications are subject to approval by the
Graduate Coordinator, the department head, and/or the graduate faculty.
Helpful Links:
Southeastern's Graduate Admissions Process page contains a chart of the fees and deadlines dates for application. It is quite involved including both domestic and international students dates and late fees. Please visit this link.
This is the GRE Website that will help you to register, prepare and find a location to take the Graduate Records Exam.
Southeastern's Graduate Programs Website is quite helpful. All pages are helpful but make a point of visiting Financial Aid, the Calendar and Deadlines page and specifically the Admission page.
If you have any concerns do not hesitate to contact the Master of Organizational Communication Graduate Coordinator Dr. Joe Burns at (985) 549-3694 or by e-mail at jeburns@southeastern.edu. His office is room 227 (inside 226) in D Vickers Hall.
