Major: Communication

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Research Areas: Rhetorical Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Intercultural Communication
Studies, and Cultural Studies.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: kome-shibahara.com/graduate/apply
Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits
Competitive GRE scores
Two (2) academic letters of recommendation
Statement of scholarly interests and goals in essay form
Sample of scholarly writing (optional)
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

Michael Hofmann, Ph.D.
School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
Culture and Society Building (CU-97)
Room 211
Boca Raton Campus Map

Domestic Students
Fall: March 1
Spring: October 1 *Temp extension: Oct 15th
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1 *Temp extension: Oct 15th
No Summer acceptance