Graduate Assistantships
Before being awarded a graduate assistantship, you must be accepted by the APSU College of Graduate Studies. If you are applying for an assistantship in the department of communication, you also must be accepted into the corporate communication program.
Stipend, Scholarship and Workload
Graduate assistants receive an annual stipend of $5,184 and a scholarship covering tuition and fees. The scholarship is valued at $6,626 per year. Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week on the APSU campus during the fall and spring terms.
Assignments
In the department of communication, a graduate faculty member typically supervises graduate assistants. Assignments may include
- Teaching a basic undergraduate course
- Overseeing a research laboratory
- Assisting with radio station or cable television channel management
Outside Employment
Graduate assistants are not permitted to hold other part- or full-time employment that could interfere with campus work assignments or academic scholarship, unless approved by the college of graduate studies dean. Assistants in the department of communication also must have the approval of the corporate communication graduate coordinator.
Positions in the Communication Department
The department of communication offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to students who meet department standards and whose background and experiences support department needs. Selection criteria include, but are not limited to
- Undergraduate major(s) and/or minor(s)
- Undergraduate cumulative and major GPA
- Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Letters of recommendation from communication professionals and professors
- Demonstrated abilities, training, skills and experience(s) relevant to graduate assistant assignments within the department of communication
- Faculty member’s first-hand knowledge and/or observation of applicant's ability, training, skills and/or experience
Application Information and Forms
Applications for assistantships typically are accepted in February prior to the fall semester during which the student wishes to begin. To apply for a graduate assistantship
- Review the APSU Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures Bulletin.
- Complete and submit the Graduate Assistant Application.