Strategic Communication & Leadership Early Access

Early Access Option for Strategic Communication & Leadership, M.A.  - Maryville undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, with at least 20 credit hours from Maryville, and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and/or have demonstrated significant academic ability in the major through the last two years of academic work may apply to take courses toward the Early Access Option.  Students should consult with their academic adviser and the Graduate Director of Strategic Communication & Leadership for more information.  Early access students may earn up to 12 credit hours of coursework in the graduate Strategic Leadership or Strategic Communication core in consultation with the Graduate Director.  Interested students must formally apply after completing a minimum of 75 credits, to the graduate program in Strategic Communication & Leadership and submit an essay and resume.  Accepted students are limited to one (1) graduate course per 8-week term.