Communication Studies

Description

Employers today rate effective communication as the most preferred skill in their employees. In addition, in a world where the legal system is built on arguments, where relationships and families are held together by stories, politics require critical yet civil discourse, the study of communication has never been more important.

Careers

Communication studies majors from K-State are prepared to meet the rigorous demands of 21st century workplaces, where employees are valued for their ability to adapt to change and communicate well in diverse situations.

Communication studies graduates have skills that can be applied to a range of professions that emphasize communication competence. These professions include business, government, law, education and ministry.

Employers

Our graduates have success finding employment opportunities in their specialized area, in part because these skills are in demand across many job sectors.

• Communication director, event planner, manager, account specialist or communications consultant at corporations and businesses.
• Professor, teacher, researcher, forensics coach or debate coach at educational institutions.
• Public engagement coordinator, campaign communication director or communication specialist in a government organization.
• Lawyer, jury consultant or paralegal
• Youth minister or pastor

Degree option:

• Organizational communication
• Political communication
• Legal communication
• Relational communication

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

• English

Course Content

The communication studies program, which encompasses both communication theory and rhetorical arts, has two instructional goals. First, the program attempts to improve a student’s communication skills in developing messages that are clear, coherent, reasoned, ethical, and fluent. Course work in public speaking, group and interpersonal communication, and co-curricular activities in debate and individual events provide opportunities to acquire practical communication skills. Second, the program attempts to develop a student’s ability to analyze communication in different social, political, and organizational settings. Course work in rhetorical theory, history, and criticism focuses on the study of speech and language used to achieve practical ends. A major in communication studies would be appropriate for anyone who planned to enter a career that is communication-intensive, such as law, education, health professions, business, or government.

• Theories of Human Communication
• Rhetoric in Western Thought
• Criticism of Public Discourse OR Communication Research Methods
• Senior Colloquium OR Senior Honors Thesis

• Organizational communication
• Political communication
• Legal communication
• Relational communication

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcripts

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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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 Kansas State University.

Funding

Each year, scholarships are granted to students who excel in the classroom and are dedicated to communication-oriented careers. The communication studies faculty choose scholarship winners from an application process during the spring semester.

Accreditation

Degrees offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Minor

Accreditation:

Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.