Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the One-Year or Part-time M.A. Programs, a prospective student must present the following:

  • Complete a free online application:  The Application for Admission
  • A professional résumé.
  • Evidence of successful academic achievement in completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (typically an official transcript). The student’s record must show an overall “B” (3.0) average. International students must possess the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor’s degree and provide official TOEFL or IELTS examination scores.
  • For individuals whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.25, two letters of recommendation from previous professors and/or supervisors who can attest to the students’ motivation and ability to succeed in graduate studies.
  • An interview with the Graduate Academic Advisor by phone or in-person.
  • Please provide a brief personal statement (about 500 words) describing your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in Strategic Communication at La Salle University. We are interested in reading about your career experiences and goals in the statement. You may also include any information about you which you believe will further demonstrate your qualifications for our program.

Students who complete the Strategic Communication Certificate with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible for admission to the M.A. Program. They must inform the Graduate Director of their intent to move into the M.A. Program at least one semester in advance.

Please refer to the FAQ page for more information about our admission standards.

To be accepted into the Certificate programs, a prospective student must present the following:

  • Complete a free online application: The Application for Admission
  • A professional résumé.
  • Two letters of recommendation from previous professors and/or supervisors who can attest to the student’s motivation and ability to succeed in graduate studies.
  • An interview with the Graduate Academic Advisor by phone or in-person.
  • Transcripts showing evidence of successful academic achievement in completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Typically students must have at minimum a 2.75 GPA (B- average) in undergraduate studies.
  • Please provide a brief personal statement (about 500 words) describing your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in Strategic Communication at La Salle University. We are interested in reading about your career experiences and goals in the statement. You may also include any information about you which you believe will further demonstrate your qualifications for our program.

The Strategic Communication Program is open to applicants without regard to age, creed, race, gender, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Because oral communication is an integral part of most courses in the Program, students must be able to communicate well in English.

All documents should be sent to the following address:

La Salle University
Admissions Office
1900 W. Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199

215.951.1100 / Fax 215.951.1462
grad@lasalle.edu