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Courses and Plan of Study<\/a>
Admissions Criteria<\/a>
Faculty<\/a>
Career Outlook<\/a>
Cost and Financial Aid<\/a>
FAQs<\/a>
Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n

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Students can begin taking graduate courses as soon as the next term after admission.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is the GRE required?” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

No, the GRE is not required for this program.<\/p>\n

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Yes, financial aid is available. Contact the Financial Aid Office<\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n

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Communication-related experience can be from an internship, part-time job, volunteer work, active participation in student organizations, or meaningful projects and service-learning coursework.<\/p>\n

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The online MS in Communication at Purdue University requires a total of 30 credit hours. Up to 12 credit hours can be taken while completing your undergraduate degree. The remaining 18 hours would be taken as a graduate student in the online Master of Science in Communication program.<\/p>\n

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Yes, graduate courses are offered in the summer.<\/p>\n

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Most of the coursework is asynchronous, meaning that there are not specific times that you need to be in the course. However, interaction with your instructor and peers is a major component of our classes. As an online student at Purdue University, you\u2019ll log into a virtual online classroom interface that includes areas for assignments, discussion boards, e-mail, and more. Just like in a traditional classroom, you\u2019ll complete coursework and exams and interact with your instructor and classmates, but it will all be online.<\/p>\n

All online graduate courses are offered in an accelerated 8-week format. You can access and work on your coursework at any time\u2014you just need to complete your assignments according to the schedule posted by your instructor.<\/p>\n

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As an online student, you will have access to a multitude of support resources when you need help or guidance, starting with new student orientation to familiarize yourself with the online learning environment. Other services include a help desk for technical issues, a student services coordinator, financial aid advisers and more.<\/p>\n

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