Seton Hall University - College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media is a premier choice for students seeking a high quality, interdisciplinary communication and arts degree that is based on a sound liberal arts education, embraces today's digital culture, and empowers students to lead, create, and communicate with responsibility, passion, and excellence.

Through our interdisciplinary approach to learning, our graduate programs embrace today’s digital culture while training students to lead and solve pressing problems in their chosen field as well as society. Graduates are prepared to practice in a multi-media world – whether that be as a multi-media communicator, teacher, counselor, psychologist, school or law enforcement leader.

Graduate Programs

The information, digital and cultural industries are growing by leaps and bounds. Within the past decade or so, the demand for communication and visual/performing arts degrees has increased by more than 50 percent.

In response to these exciting trends, Seton Hall University's College of Human Development, Culture, and Media enables innovative, genuine, and professional interaction in academic, social, artistic, and technological settings. Its diverse and flexible programs, anchored in the humanities and featuring cutting-edge technology and innovative curricula, provide opportunities for meaningful collaboration across disciplines. And its ideal location - only minutes from New York City - affords students a wealth of internship and networking possibilities right at their fingertips.

To be considered for admission to any of the graduate degree programs, applicants are required to submit the following materials:

• Electronic application and application fee
• Resume/Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement (up to 550 words, about 2 pages) - please review our tips and suggestions
• Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended - including pre- and post-baccalaureate coursework
• GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores (see below for waiver criteria)
• Letters of recommendation (2)

In addition to the above application materials, international applicants must satisfy the following admissions requirements-

• Course-by-course transcript evaluation from an accredited transcript evaluation agency
• TOEFL or IELTS exam (if English is not an applicant's native language)
• Video conference, as requested

Approved transcript evaluation agencies include:

• World Education Services
• Educational Credential Evaluators
• Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• Evaluation Service, Inc.
• Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education, Inc.

If English is not an applicant's first language, please arrange to have official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly to Seton Hall University. The institution code for Seton Hall University is 2811.

For mor information, please contact Ms. Brittany Scoles at [email protected].

International Student Visa Requirements

For international applicants who require a student visa, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will evaluate an applicant's materials to determine if they are sufficient to issue an I-20. An I-20 is used to apply for an F-1 student visa.

The documentation necessary for an I-20 includes-

• Declaration and Certification of Finances with attached proof of ability to pay for the cost of education
• Request for Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) form
• International students currently residing in the United States must also complete a Visa Sponsorship Transfer form indicating the SEVIS release date.

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