Master’s degree in Communication, English, Rhetoric, or other relevant field Master’s GPA of 3.0 or better Master’s level work should include one quantitative or qualitative methods course (this requirement may be met after admission from courses at NC State) Master’s level work should include 9 credit-hours in an approved disciplinary area and 3 credit-hours in a second disciplinary area (this requirement may be met after admission from master's level courses at NC State). These hours do not count toward the doctoral degree. Disciplinary areas include: composition studies, including writing across the curriculum, interpersonal/group communication, media studies, organizational communication or public relations, rhetorical studies, and technical communication. Personal statement (background on your studies, your goals after receiving your Ph.D. degree, and why you would like to enroll in the program); Résumé or Curriculum Vitae; Academic writing samples (non-academic samples will be accepted under certain conditions); and Unofficial copies of your undergraduate and master's transcripts. IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points – for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).