A Unique, Accredited Program The journalism program at CMU is the only one of its kind in Michigan with majors in advertising, online journalism and photojournalism, and concentrations in news editorial and public relations. Learning Through The Program You will gain knowledge in classroom theory and real-world skills with hands-on experiences and service learning from faculty members who are recognized for their professional and academic experiences and associations with media around the world. Core courses emphasize understanding mass communications and related issues, ethics and trends, gathering data and writing, doing multimedia productions, and understanding visual communication. To get the most out of your education, you will have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities.

Step 1: Application for admission Submit a completed International Student Application for Admission online and the accompanying $35 application fee. The fee may be paid by credit card (at the end of the online application), or by check/money order payable to Central Michigan University and written from a U.S. bank. Application deadlines: Apply by May 15 if you are beginning classes in the fall semester. Apply by October 1 to begin classes in the spring semester. Step 2: Official transcripts Official transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office by all secondary and post-secondary institutions which you have attended. Transcripts must include English translations. Step 3: Passport Please submit a copy of the biographic page of your passport. Step 4: English proficiency If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of a country exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), you must demonstrate a proficiency in English by one of the following methods: Test of English as a Foreign Language (minimum score of 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 IBT) International English Language Testing System (minimum score of 6.5) Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (minimum score of 77) Pearson Test of English (minimum score of 53) ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 If you have not taken one of the English competency tests listed above, or if your score falls below the requirement for admission, you may work toward meeting the English proficiency requirements by applying to CMU's undergraduate Bridge Program or English Language Institute (ELI). Step 5: ACT/SAT score Students competing in intercollegiate athletics must submit a qualifying ACT or SAT score to meet NCAA eligibility requirements. This step only applies to intercollegiate student-athletes.