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Professional Communication - Admissions Requirements
| To be accepted into the Masters degree program,
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The Application for Admission, accompanied by the stipulated application fee made payable to La Salle University. On-line applicants do not have to pay the application fee. |
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A professional resume. |
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Evidence of successful academic achievement in completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education (typically an official transcript). The student's record must show an overall “B” (3.0) average. International students must possess the equivalent of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree. |
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For individuals whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.25, two letters of recommendation from previous professors and/or supervisors who can attest to the students’ motivation and ability to succeed in graduate studies. |
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An interview with the Director of Graduate Studies, preferably in person. |
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An in-person writing assessment (maybe done via e-mail if the applicant lives at a significant distance from La Salle) |
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Students who complete the Professional Communication Certificate with a 3.0 g.p.a. or higher are automatically granted admission to the MA program. They must inform the Graduate Director of their intent to move into the MA program at least one semester in advance.
Please refer to the FAQ page for more information about our admission standards. |
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| To be accepted into the Certificate program, a
student must present: |
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The Application for Admission, accompanied by the stipulated application fee made payable to La Salle University. Online applicants do not have to pay the application fee. |
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Transcripts showing evidence of successful academic achievement in completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Typically students must have at minimum a 2.75 GPA (B- average) in undergraduate studies. |
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An interview with the Director of Graduate Studies, preferably in person. |
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An in-person writing assessment (maybe done via e-mail if the applicant lives at a significant distance from La Salle). |
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The Professional Communication Program is open to applicants without regard to age, creed, race, gender, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Because oral communication is an integral part of most courses in the program, students must be able to communicate well in English.
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Marianne Dainton, PhD.
Director
La Salle University
Professional Communication Graduate Studies
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1155 Fax (215) 951-5043
e-mail: comm@lasalle.edu |
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