University of South Florida - M.A. Communication

[simsim45]

Hello Everyone!

 

I am planning to apply to the M.A. Communications program at USF. Has anyone applied or had any experience with this school/program? Any help would be appreciated

 

I have a solid resume, two years of work experience, great rec. letters, and a solid gpa from undergrad. I'm taking the GRE next week and having a bit of anxiety since I do very poor in mathematics. Scared that if I do poor on this test it might impair me from getting in.

 

 

[jacksonblacksoner]

Hey simsim45,

 

I do not have experience inside the actual program, however, I was just accepted into their Ph.D. program in communication. I would be happy to help on any specific questions you have on the application process.

 

As for the GRE, I know USF leans heavily to the qualitative side of communication so I doubt that your math scores will be too important. Obviously, you don’t want to do poorly so I suggest you at least brush up and try to have an average score but they will probably be more interested in other things.

 

Can I ask you what your specific interests are? I know USF is very strong in ethnography and autoethnography for methods but it is also a balanced program. A huge thing to look for is fit with instructors and the program. I would advise looking at the faculty page and researching to see if and who fits your interests.

 

Hope this helps!

[simsim45]

Hey simsim45,

 

I do not have experience inside the actual program, however, I was just accepted into their Ph.D. program in communication. I would be happy to help on any specific questions you have on the application process.

 

As for the GRE, I know USF leans heavily to the qualitative side of communication so I doubt that your math scores will be too important. Obviously, you don’t want to do poorly so I suggest you at least brush up and try to have an average score but they will probably be more interested in other things.

 

Can I ask you what your specific interests are? I know USF is very strong in ethnography and autoethnography for methods but it is also a balanced program. A huge thing to look for is fit with instructors and the program. I would advise looking at the faculty page and researching to see if and who fits your interests.

 

Hope this helps!

 

Hi CrHawley!

 

Thank you so much for replying. I'm glad to find that they lean more on the qualitative side. For my study, I hope to focus more on digital communication within the changing advertising/public relations industry. From the program, I'm looking to not only gain insight on communication as a field in general, but also specialize in how digital technology is going to shape communication for the future so companies can use the changing landscape to their advantage. I actually haven't looked at their faculty page yet. Good idea!

 

What are some of your interests?