Online Program Titles
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Master of Science in Mass Media Arts and Journalism
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Graduate Certificate in Public Relations
Program Requirements
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MS degree students may pursue a thesis, internship or portfolio project option.
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Students must have access to a computer with reliable Internet capability.
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to consult with the department chair before admission to the program.
Admission Requirements:
Regular Full Admission
Individuals seeking admission to Clarion's Master of Science in Mass Media Arts and Journalism or the Graduate Certificate in Public Relations must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.0
Applicants need to provide the following information and documents for consideration of admission into the MMAJ program:
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Completed and signed Online Application Form or http://www.clarion.edu/gradapp You are encouraged to use the online application
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate work (Clarion University undergraduates need not provide a Clarion transcript)
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Three current faculty and/or professional recommendations on Clarion University’s form Interfolio (Interfolio is a paid service by an outside company. There will be a $25 charge to establish your account and send us your recommendations.) or www.clarion.edu/gradrec
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Up-to-date resume
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Statement of purpose for pursuing the MMAJ including your professional goals, a description of your talents and skills as they relate to graduate study in the field, and a list of your accomplishments as they relate to your professional goals
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Short essay describing how you expect to benefit from graduate study in MMAJ at Clarion University and how you expect to contribute to the program
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Test scores achieved on the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Exam
Provisional Admission
Admission on a provisional basis may be granted if the applicant's GPA is at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and a scaled score of 400 or above is achieved on the Miller Analogies Test or a combined score of 297 from two sections is obtained on the Graduate Record Exam (as of August 2011). Degree status may be obtained upon completion of 12 semester hours with a minimum of 3.0 average.
Admission Procedures
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Follow all of the procedures listed for admission to graduate studies at Clarion University.
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Indicate your purpose in pursuing the MMAJ MS degree and/or Graduate Certificate in Public Relations in your short essay.
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For non-native applicants: submit TOEFL scores of 600 or above.
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For those seeking both the MS degree and the PR Certificate simultaneously, submit the $30 non-refundable application fee and indicate dual degrees sought on the form. (Currently enrolled Master's candidates can add the Graduate Certificate and vice versa at a later date by submitting a second cover application form).
