We welcome your application to any of our IDC or IID graduate programs. On this page you'll find information for applying to:
In order to be considered for admission to any of the above programs, you'll need to make sure we have all your materials by these dates:
To download the MSIDC or MSIID application, please click here.
To download the Certificate application, please click here.
The application process to the degree or certificate programs includes several steps, and all materials must be sent to the Program Assistant, Donna McPherson in the ETCMA department office. To contact our Program Assistant, Donna McPherson an email address, physical address, and a phone number are located at the bottom of this page.
Your application can't be evaluated by the Graduate Review Committee until we have all of your materials. Please leave yourself plenty of time to get transcripts, obtain reference letters, and compile the documents you'll require. The table, below, indicates what you'll need for your application. All requirements are effective for Fall 2012 admission.|
MSIDC or MSIID |
Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication |
Advanced Certificate |
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| Basic Academic Qualifications | Bachelor's degree from an accredited school. | Bachelor's degree from an accredited school. | Master's degree in technical communication or equivalent. |
| IDC and IID do not require a specific undergraduate degree as a prerequisite. Students come to our programs with varied undergraduate degrees including journalism, business, engineering, and biological sciences. A GPA of 2.75 is required. Students with a GPA lower than 2.75 may apply but, if accepted, will be placed on provisional status. As a provisional student IDC 5001 and 5002 are required. | |||
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all institutions attended. | Official transcripts from all institutions attended. |
Official transcripts from all institutions attended. |
| GRE |
Yes The GRE requirement may be exempted with 2 years’ relevant work experience and submission of a portfolio for review. |
No | No |
| Portfolio1 |
See above. |
No |
Yes1 |
| Letters of recommendation | No | No | No |
| Application Essay | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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An essay focusing on why you have chosen an online learning environment for graduate-level study. If you're applying for the master's degree please indicate if you'll be focusing your coursework in graphics (Graphics Track). Students without a background in graphics may be required to take IDC 5002 or present a portfolio of work for review. Your essay should also include a list of elective courses you are most interested in taking and why these courses support your professional/academic goals. Essay should be at least 2 pages (500 words minimum), double-spaced, and typed. |
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Timed Essay |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| For the timed essay (written in a specified length of time in response to an assignment given at the time) contact the Program Assistant, Donna McPherson, donna@spsu.edu, or 678-915-7202 to schedule a day and time to write the essay. The essay topic and a set of instructions will be sent via email, on the day scheduled. The applicant is responsible for timing the essay and sending an electronic copy back to the ETCMA Department within two hours of beginning the essay. | |||
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Professional Resume |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
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This professional resume should show current and past work experience. |
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| Certificate of Immunization |
Waive the certificate |
Waive the certificate | Waive the certificate |
| International Students | International students whose native language is not English and who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a college in the United States must submit (1) an official English-translated transcript of college-level education, (2) the TOEFL scores. Students taking fully online courses and who will NOT be moving to the US, do not require an affidavit indicating financial security. | ||
If you're submitting a portfolio, it must be an online portfolio of materials. Again, you'll need to contact the Program Assistant and provide the URL to your portfolio.
The Graduate Review Committee evaluates every application packet. The committee assesses your submission carefully and determines your suitability for admission to the degree or certificates. Your academic record and writing samples—with, if required, your GRE score or portfolio submission—are part of the committee's holistic evaluation.
The committee meets immediately after the July/November application deadline passes. Because admission decisions need to be made quickly, only completed applications will be reviewed.
You'll be notified in writing about the status of your application once the committee has met. The Graduate Review Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
Students with a GPA less than 2.75 or who require—by determination of the committee—preparatory coursework in writing or graphics, may be admitted provisionally. Provisional admits are required to take IDC 5001 and 5002. If a grade of B or higher is achieved in both courses, the Graduate Review Committee will review your application for admission to the degree or certificate.
If you have any questions, please contact our Program Assistant.
Email: donna@spsu.edu Address: 1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Phone: 678-915-7202 Atrium Bldg, J333
Marietta, Ga 30060