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Our students gain professional experience and the skills to advance in their careers of choice from the very first day they take a class in Gaylord College.

Experience Gaylord

Undergraduate Students

Step 1

Apply to the Univeristy of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner!

Application Information

Step 2

Enroll in JMC 1013, Introduction to Mass Communication, for your first semester.

Course Description

Step 3

Take the Language Skills Test and pass with a 70% or higher.

LST INFORMATION

Step 4

Enroll in JMC 2033, Writing for the Mass Media second semester Freshman year.

Class Information

Step 5

After completing 24 hours of coursework, declare your major.

Gaylord Majors

Step 6

Become part of our family and get involved at Gaylord.

Student Opportunities

Transfer Students

Step 1

Apply to the Univeristy of Oklahoma. Boomer Sooner!

Application Information

Step 2

Decide on one of our five Gaylord majors and select a minor.

Gaylord Majors

Step 3

Schedule an appointment to meet with one of our advisers.

Schedule Appointment

Step 4

Take the Language Skills Test and pass with a 70% or higher.

LST INFORMATION

Step 5

Visit our Transfer Student page for specifc deadlines.

Transfer Student

Step 6

Become part of our family and get involved at Gaylord.

Student Opportunities

Graduate Students FAQ

Do I have to take the GRE?

No. Our program takes a holistic approach to each application. While GRE scores are welcome as supplemental material, their inclusion or exlusion does not affect admissions decisions.

What are the admission requirements?

To apply to the master’s program at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, please provide the following by using the online admissions portal:

Resume
General OU graduate application
TOEFL (non-native English speakers only)
Two letters of recommendation
50 page writing sample (MPW applicants only)
Letter of Intent

Does your department require a separate departmental application?

We do not require a separate application for admission to the program. However, those applying for graduate assistantships should submit additional materials. Please contact Graduate Advisor Leslie Cermak (lcermak@ou.edu) for more information about materials and deadlines.

I haven’t taken the pre-requisite courses, can I still apply?

Yes, it is possible to be admitted on a conditional coursework deficiency basis. This means that you would take the deficiency courses at the same time as you begin your graduate level courses. You would have to complete these courses within your first few semesters as a graduate student.

Do you have a specific form for the letters of recommendation?

No, your references may just write a formal business letter and submit it directly to the Graduate Admissions office or mail to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Robertson Hall
731 Elm Avenue, Room 318
Norman, OK 73019

Do I have to time the materials so that you receive them all at once?

No, you can upload your materials one piece at a time if you need to. The GRE scores should be sent directly to the college after testing. The general OU graduate application, once complete, will also be sent directly to the college.

I am applying to the MPW program. What is the format for the writing sample?

As long as you turn in a writing sample of 50 consecutive pages, no specific format is required.

Can I pursue this program without attending classes on campus?

Our traditional master’s programs are in-person. While an occasional course may be offered via video conference, it is not possible to complete the programs online.

For busy professionals with three years’ work experience in strategic communication or a related field, we offer an M.A. in Strategic Communication and Digital Strategy with OU Online. Visit https://www.ou.edu/online/programs/graduate/strat-comm to learn more about this five-semester program.