COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
AND COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

Admission

Progressive. Professional. Personalized.

The Master of Arts in Professional
Communication
At William Paterson University


How to Apply

Before beginning the application process make sure you have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00
  • GRE scores

International students need to have taken the TOEFL. The minimum score requirements are:

  • overall score of at least 550
  • written English score of at least 4
  • pronunciation minimum score of 2.1
  • grammar score of 2.5 or more
  • fluency minimum score of 2.1

When ready to apply, this is what William Paterson University needs from prospective students:

  • An essay articulating the student's goals and expectations; how the student's academic and professional backgrounds fit the nature and mission of the program (or have prepared them for a successful learning experience in the program); how they may benefit from the program; and how they would contribute to the program and their fellow students.
  • Two recent letters of recommendation
  • Completion and submission of online application to the Office of Graduate Admissions
  • $50 application fee

More information can be obtained at the Office of Graduate Admissions.