MA

Communication: Strategic Communication

Learn more about studying Communication: Strategic Communication as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,030USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi says about their program:

The Master's degree in Communication at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is designed for individuals who seek career advancement in communication positions, or who aspire to enroll in a doctoral program. Students in the Master's in Communication program can specialize in Organizational Leadership or Strategic Communication.

Both tracks consist of courses designed to enhance students' knowledge of communication principles, theories, and research in the track topic area and develop proficiency as writers, researchers, and critical decision makers. The program is designed to provide students with a quality experience that will help them grow as individuals, scholars, professionals, and citizens.

The master's degree in Communication at TAMU-CC prepares students to use theories and principles, gather and use data, and think critically to made decisions and solve real-world problem. The program aims to help students achieve their personal and professional goals by providing rich opportunities to attend academic conferences, participate in research, complete internships, and assist in teaching undergraduate courses. The knowledgeable, well-published faculty work to challenge students to become critical consumers and producers of knowledge.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Undergraduate

  • GPA 2.0
  • Students who graduate high school within the high school class quartile below will be guaranteed admission if the required diploma type is earned.
  • Although not required for admission purposes, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit SAT or ACT scores to the university for academic advising and enrollment purposes.

Please note that our nursing, engineering, graphic design, music, and theatre programs require additional information and have additional admission requirements after university acceptance. Please refer to their respective departments for more information.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Graduate

  • GPA 3.0
  • An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • TOEFL iBT

    73

  • TOEFL PBT

    537

  • TOEFL CBT

    205

  • PTE

    53

  • CAE

    175

  • CPE

    180

  • iTEP

    3.5 (3.9 for graduate students)

  • Duolingo

    100

TAMU-CC is temporarily accepting both the Duolingo English Test and English3 online assessments from applicants where TOEFL and IELTS exams are impacted due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student’s native language is English
  • Citizen of one of the following countries

    American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad/Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom

  • Completing all four years in a high school within the U.S. and obtaining a subsequent U.S. high school degree
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 550
  • ACT English score of 21
  • Provides other compelling evidence of English proficiency to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions
  • Successfully completed two years of instruction (taught in the English Language) at a US or Canadian high school or college

Graduate

  • Student’s native language is English
  • Citizen of one of the following countries

    American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad/Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom

  • Completed a bachelor's degree at a U.S. or Canadian institution of higher education
  • Successfully completed two years of instruction (taught in the English Language) at a U.S. or Canadian high school or college
  • SAT critical reading score of 600
  • ACT English score of 27
  • Provides other compelling evidence of English proficiency to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • International transcript evaluation report
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of current visa (if applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • ACT and SAT test scores (optional)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • International transcript evaluation report
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of current visa (if applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Essay/Statement of purpose (depending on the program)
  • Resume/CV (depending on the program)
  • Writing Sample (depending on the program)
  • Nursing License (depending on the program)
  • GMAT/GRE/MAT score (depending on the program)
  • Recommendation letters (depending on the program)
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Scholarships at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

  • International Achieve Scholar Scholarship

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    Merit-based award for incoming international freshmen entering a bachelor's degree program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. It provides partial funding of roughly USD 2,001-3,000 per year to students with at least a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA (4.0 scale) and English proficiency of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL PBT 576, or TOEFL IBT 89. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and stay continuously enrolled. The award is explicitly open to all nationalities, making it available to international undergraduate applicants alongside domestic students.

  • President's International Excellence Award

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    A merit scholarship for incoming international freshmen pursuing a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, awarding partial funding of about USD 3,001-4,000 annually for up to four years. Eligibility requires a minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and strong English proficiency (IELTS 7.0+, TOEFL PBT 590+, or TOEFL IBT 94+), plus completion of 30 semester credit hours per academic year. The award pool is open to all international students, so it is directly available to international undergraduates applying for admission.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$20,794 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from US$16,030 per year

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What is the cost of living near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$956
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$793
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$124
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$60
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$29
Monthly grocery basket$145
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$13
Gym membership$23

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements