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  School of Communication and Information 2013–2015 Master of Communication and Information Studies Program Degree Requirements  

Degree Requirements

The master of communication and information studies (M.C.I.S.) program requires the successful completion of a minimum of 36 credits. This includes completion of a five-course core (15 credits); 6-credits of experiential learning (internships, teaching internship, research practicum, fellowship); at least six elective courses (18 credits); and participating in one M.C.I.S. colloquium event for each course taken each semester (0 credits).

The degree typically requires three semesters of full-time study; 12 credits per semester is the maximum course load. Study is frequently pursued on a part-time basis. The maximum time a student can use to complete the degree is four years.

Although all core courses and at least two courses per specialized track are scheduled during the evening hours or online each semester, some electives are only offered in afternoons.

There are no language or mathematics requirements for this degree.

Transfer of Credit

Up to 6 credits may be applied from another program outside of the M.C.I.S. Students may transfer up to 6 credits of graduate coursework toward the degree if credits
were earned within the past three years, if the coursework translates directly to the student's development and preparation in the M.C.I.S. program, and only if the
student achieved a grade of A in this coursework. A syllabus for each course should be forwarded to the program director for consideration of transfer.

In all cases, however, each degree student must earn a minimum of 30 credits within the Rutgers School of Communication and Information program.

International Students

International students should visit the Center for Global Services website for details about rules that apply regarding visa status, special forms, orientation, international advisers, rules concerning employment and internship, and other critical information: http://globalservices.rutgers.edu.

All international students at Rutgers should attend an orientation session before, or early in, their first semester of study.
 
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