Graduate Program Overview

The tuition and fees for the M.S. in Graphic Communications are available on the financial aid website. Additional information about academic costs, financial aid and making payments can be found on the website, or you may contact the Office of Financial Aid, G-01 Sikes Hall, 864-656-2280.

Financial Assistance

Departmental graduate assistantships are awarded at admissions, based on a competitive basis, to qualified students. Graduate students are eligible for financial support if they are (1) enrolled in a full-time graduate program, (2) in good academic standing and (3) making satisfactory progress toward their degree.

Assistantships

All qualified students are considered for assistantships when applications are processed. Award decisions are based on academic record, test scores, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and previous experience within the graphics field.

Graduate assistants work up to 20 hours per week, which is scheduled around their class schedule. Assistantships provide an opportunity to learn on-the-job skills that will translate to the field. Work assignments engage students in training and instructional materials development, project research, and work with Clemson's ongoing industrial training program. Graduate assistants are assigned up to 20 hours of work per week, scheduled around their classes.

Applicant Background

Applicants to the M.S. degree program in Graphic Communications must have some undergraduate GC coursework. Applicants without sufficient related background will take prerequisites of GC 1040 and GC 2070 and up to nine additional hours of courses specified by the review committee based on the applicant's educational records and work experiences. Students without relevant work experience will also complete a co-requisite internship (GC 3500 Internship I) or (GC 8500 Internship).

Admissions to Program

Application for admission will be made through the Clemson University Graduate School. The following information is required for admission:

• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Undergraduate degree review for prerequisites
• GRE scores
• TOEFL scores for international students

Supporting materials, including official transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement and resume, will also be reviewed.

Additional Information

For additional information on the M.S. in Graphic Communications program, please refer to the Graduate Handbook. You may also contact Gerry Derksen, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator.