Admission to the Program
To begin the master's program in telecommunications with a digital storytelling emphasis, you must be admitted to both the Graduate School and the Department of Telecommunications.
The Graduate School requires a bachelor's degree from a college or university that is accredited by its regional accrediting association and one of the following:
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A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale at the baccalaureate level.
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A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of the baccalaureate level.
Learn more about applying to the Graduate School.
International students should first contact the Ball State's Rinker Center for International Programs. The center's staff will guide you through the application process. You may also contact the center at 765-285-5422 or intadmit@bsu.edu.
For acceptance into the telecommunications with a digital storytelling emphasis program, students must have completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and present a portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in relevant computer skills and written, verbal, and visual communication. At minimum, the portfolio should contain:
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A cover letter introducing and explaining the contents of the portfolio.
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An original, 1,500-word academic, creative, and/or professional writing sample.
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A transcript indicating a grade of "B" or better in an undergraduate oral performance course and a syllabus or official description of the course.
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An original project that emphasizes skill in visual communication (such as Web page design, graphic design, publication design, broadcast design, theatrical design, or architectural design).
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A list of software programs with which you are fluent (not including basic e-mail and word processing applications).
You may include other items that are relevant to the degree. Please indicate whether any of the items meet more than one requirement.