MA in Communication

University of Central Missouri (United States) · 116 W South St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, United States

About University:

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States.

In 2024, enrollment was 13,734 students from 48 states and 52 countries on its 1,561-acre campus. UCM offers 150 programs of study, including 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs.

The University was founded in 1871 as Normal School No. 2 and became known as Warrensburg Teachers College. The name was changed to Central Missouri State Teachers College in 1919, Central Missouri State College in 1945 and Central Missouri State University in 1972. In 1965, the institution established a graduate school. In 2006, the name was changed to the University of Central Missouri.

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About University:

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States.

In 2024, enrollment was 13,734 students from 48 states and 52 countries on its 1,561-acre campus. UCM offers 150 programs of study, including 10 pre-professional programs, 27 areas of teacher certification, and 37 graduate programs.

The University was founded in 1871 as Normal School No. 2 and became known as Warrensburg Teachers College. The name was changed to Central Missouri State Teachers College in 1919, Central Missouri State College in 1945 and Central Missouri State University in 1972. In 1965, the institution established a graduate school. In 2006, the name was changed to the University of Central Missouri.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Degree

MA

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Communication

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 18000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 11400

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 22700

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6

TOEFL

79

Duolingo

120

Undergrad GPA

2.5

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jun, 2025

(August-2025)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Jul, 2025

(August-2025)

01 Oct, 2025

(January-2026)

01 Nov, 2025

(January-2026)

01 Mar, 2026

(May-2026)

01 Apr, 2026

(May-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    All graduate students are required to upload unofficial transcripts to their student portal (created upon application submission) and submit official transcripts to our office.

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    Declaration of Financial Support : This document is required to demonstrate sufficient financial support while attending UCM; Official Bank Statement/Certification : This document is necessary to show that you have enough money available to cover your tuition fees and living costs while studying at UCM. The bank statement must be translated into English.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.

  • Passport

    Common Document

    Photocopy or Passport and Passport Signature Pages

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Submit a Statement of Purpose for Graduate Studies -The statement should be 1-2 pages, typed and double-spaced. Please address the following areas in your statement: The relationship (if any) between previous training/experience, graduate studies, and your professional goals. Professional position and career activities you wish to pursue after completing the program. Specific goals you wish to achieve in graduate studies. Planned area(s) of interest in graduate studies. Additional Information you feel is relevant.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

  • Writing Sample

    University Specific

    Submit a writing sample (e.g. a paper from an undergraduate course, professional report); if neither of these samples are available, please contact the graduate coordinator for a writing prompt.

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    UCM accepts external transcript evaluations from NACES member organizations. To expedite your application, you are welcome to use an external credential evaluator service. You will need to have your evaluation sent officially through the transcript evaluator company and add UCM as a recipient. A course by course evaluation with a calculated GPA is required.

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