Overview

Although much of the field's subject matter is theoretical in nature, communication studies have proven applicable to business, film, theater, composition, advertising, education, foreign policy, and computer science.

Professors of Communication Studies from Indiana University East are well-versed to discuss the process of human communication as well as the creation, dissemination, effects, and criticism of communication messages.

Faculty offer classes based on their expertise ranging from media criticism, social media, intercultural communication, health communication, media effects, public relations, and visual communication, among others.

All perspectives are welcome in an open discussion forum where they will be thoroughly discussed, both in regard to their intellectual strengths and weaknesses.

Communication Studies Program Learning Outcomes

The BA in Communication Studies degree at IU East is designed around the following 5 program learning outcomes (PLO’s). Students in this degree take courses that prepare them to:

PLO #1: Disciplinary Knowledge of Communication Studies

Demonstrate proficiency with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in communication studies.

PLO #2: Critical Thinking Skills in Communication Studies

Practice the use of critical thinking to address problems or issues related to communication behaviors and processes. Critical thinking implies the ability to complete a comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, or events before accepting or rejecting an opinion or conclusion.

PLO #3: Ethical Communication

Develop intellectual tools to communicate with ethical intention. Ethical communication is based on the heterogeneity, interconnectivity, and historicity of communication acts and contexts. It also relates to the influence of power and relations on communication partners, acts, and contexts.

PLO #4: Effective Public Communication

Compose and deliver an effective oral argument supported by credible sources and relevant to the audience. Respond to a message to demonstrate comprehension, criticism, or support and to reflect the presence in the communication moment.

PLO #5: Professional Readiness

Connect their learning of the communication discipline with professional goals.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advertising and Consumer Culture

New Media

Propaganda and Persuasion

Cross-Cultural Communication

Organizational Communication

Gender and Communication

Communication and Social Conflict

Health Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

To apply to IU East, first submit an application for admission by applying online and paying the $65.00 application fee.

an official high school transcript (contact your High School and request that they mail it to IU East in a sealed envelope) OR official GED test scores (contact the organization that provided your test to submit scores to IU East).
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English before you can be admitted to IU East.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8602 USD / year

≈ 8602 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

871 - 1410 USD / month

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Overview

Communication Studies Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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