TOEFL Success in the School of Journalism demands a high degree of proficiency in both spoken and written English. International students whose native language is not English need to provide high scores on the TOEFL or IELTS exams. Minimum required TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores are 600 (paper-based), 100 (Internet-based) and 250 (computer-based). The minimum required IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score is 7 (no subject area below a 6). In addition, international students will be interviewed by phone by a faculty member to ensure that they have the necessary English skills to succeed in this highly competitive, communication-driven field. As an alternative to the TOEFL, candidates can elect conditional acceptance. That means they would precede their journalism classes by enrolling in the College for English as a Second Language for as long as it takes to meet an acceptable level of English proficiency. IELTS The minimum required IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score is 7 (no subject area below a 6). GRE GRE scores are not required, but you may submit them. Send results to school 4832.

PS Statement of Purpose (one to two pages) explaining how this program will help you achieve your goals. GPA Minimum GPA for last 60 hours of undergraduate work is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. CV Résumé/Curriculum Vitae is required. Fee Non-Degree Seeking, $95.00 (Applicant must hold an eligible US Visa. Verify eligibility with the ISS office (link is external). Current F1, J1, and B1/B2 visa holders do not qualify.);Degree Seeking, $95.00;Graduate Exchange Programs, $95.00 (Contact the Study Abroad (link is external) office to check eligibility.);Certificate, $95.00 (Fee is waived for currently enrolled degree seeking students.) Transcript Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.