Why Communication at Portland State?

Join a diverse community at Portland State University, where bike-commuting, food-carts and creative cultures meet. Our downtown campus features faculty who are experts in media and technology, politics, health and science, language and conversation, and persuasion and strategic communication.

"Let knowledge serve the city" by using your newfound communication and research skills to improve your community. Portland State offers Masters students competitive positions as Graduate Teaching Assistants; take advantage of the opportunity to have your tuition paid by the university.

Our Program

Graduate students can earn a Master of Science degree in Communication. Current PSU undergraduates may also be eligible for our 4+1 accelerated graduate program. To learn more about the degree requirements, please visit the "Program Details" page.

To read an interview with the Graduate Program Director, click here.

Application Process

The Department of Communication has a rolling admissions process, which means we begin reviewing applications for graduate admissions on February 1st and continue to accept applications through May 31st.  Applicants who turn in their materials early have a better chance of being selected for paid Graduate Teaching Assistantships.  To learn more about the application process and to apply, please visit the "How to Apply" page.

Request Information

To get in touch or learn more about the department, send us an email at commgradinfo@pdx.edu or submit this form and specify Communication, MS: Graduate Program Inquiry