Communication

Description

Communication is a hallmark of the 21st century. In business, government, civil society, and personal relationships we are continually called upon to be competent communicators, foster collaborative and civil discourse, cope with conflict, manage our health-related communication, elicit and share information, solicit and use input in decisions, and make clear and persuasive presentations of ideas and concerns. Additionally, the capacities and challenges of 21st century communication often involve mastery of mediated forms of communication.

Coursework in the department is also useful for students whose primary interests are in such fields as Political Science, Computer Science, Management, Psychology, English, Journalism, or Sociology. The communication major requires students begin at the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and then complete a separate application process for admission to the School of Communication and Information and the communication major.

Students can apply for the M.C.I.S. program in their junior or senior year as a communications major. If accepted then you would plan a course of study that would enable you to take up to four M.C.I.S. courses and count them towards your undergraduate major requirements. Once you fill your undergraduate requirements you would graduate with your bachelor's degree. You can then complete your master's degree within a few semesters (of full-time study) or at your own pace as you work full-time. You can complete the M.C.I.S. degree in evenings.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline February, October Tuition fee

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

Start date January,October 2015 Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

The program emphasizes the study of the nature, diversity, and impact of communication on the evolution of the individual, group, and institutions within society. The undergraduate major in communication provides a broad, theory-based education and allows for concentration in a specific area, such as:

• Public Relations,
• Health Communication,
• Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication,
• Mediated Communication,
• Organizational Communication, and
• Telecommunication Processes and Policies.

Core Requirements:

• Communication Theory
• Communication in Relationships
• Communication Research

At least one of

• Mediated Communication
• Interpersonal Communication or
• Group Communication or
• Organizational Communication

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Our primary emphasis is placed on the student’s academic promise as demonstrated by:

• completion of required entrance subjects
• academic performance in high school or its equivalent:
• strength of academic program (number/type of academic, honors, or advanced placement courses completed)
• grades and grade trends
• weighted grade-point average(s)
• cumulative rank, when available
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• English Proficiency Examination results, when required

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

The Rutgers name is recognized everywhere, and a Rutgers degree makes a great first impression. We’ve built our academic reputation on solid accomplishments:

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.