Accelerated MA in Communication

Program Specific Requirements

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Application Process

Preparing to Apply

Prior to submitting your application, meet with the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s (BAM) Coordinatordirector of your undergraduate program and with the director of the master’s program. 

  • Applicants to the accelerated MA must have and maintain cumulative GPA of 3.25 in undergraduate coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in all graduate coursework
  • Applicants must submit:
    • Transcript
    • Three letters of reference that should come from:
      • Dr. Catherine Wright (BAM Advisor)
      • Comm graduate faculty
      • Applicant's choice
    • Curriculum vitae (a resume which details academic accomplishments)
    • Goals statement should state why the program would be a good fit
    • Writing Sample
  • Go over schedule for completion of the undergraduate degree
  • Plan appropriate graduate course work
  • Be familiar with the policies for accelerated master's programs 

When to Apply

Mason undergraduate students who have completed 60 credits toward the bachelor’s degree are invited to apply.

Eligible students should contact their advisor to initiate the application process. Access the Accelerated Master’s Application Guide for more information.

Post Application

The application is processed by the Office of Graduate Admissions. If approved, students will receive a notification from the Office of Graduate Admissions. During the final semester of the undergraduate program, students must submit their completed Transition Form to their undergraduate advisor, graduate advisor, and the CHSS Graduate Admissions Office. Upon undergraduate degree conferral and successful transition from the accelerated master’s program, students will receive an official decision letter from the Office of Graduate Admissions for the term they officially begin the master’s program.

The official date for the start of your master’s degree is the semester immediately following your undergraduate graduation. Upon transition to your master’s degree you will be subject to all graduate academic policies.

Accelerated master’s students must graduate from their undergraduate program in the semester specified on their application to the accelerated degree program. Changes to the timeline for conferral of the undergraduate degree should be approved by the graduate program director. Students must meet the University’s accelerated master’s program policies.

Failure to meet the terms of admission will result in termination from the accelerated master’s program.

Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Applications