Overview

Join the current students earning B.A. degrees in Communication Studies and Media Studies in the College of Liberal Arts. The School of Social Sciences and International Studies at Wright State University welcomes you to share their passion and dedication to the field of communication.

The faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduates students are dedicated to keeping current in their fields of expertise. You can join the alumni, one of the highest number of graduates at Wright State, in striving to make the world a better place.

Key Features

Study from a social scientific perspective how humans create, transmit, receive, and respond to messages. The mass communication program shapens your skills in mediated processes and effects, social media, digital media, and other multimedia processes.

Your intellectual, organizational, and social abilities will increase through the new curriculum. These abilities can be applied to a variety of contexts, including interpersonal, organizational, and mediated settings. Your courses will underscore real-world experiences with theoretical frameworks.

Your ability to critically think about the world around you cannot be overemphasized. We strive to help you participate in a democratic society as an informed and civically engaged citizen and demonstrate global and multicultural competence.

Careers

What can you do with a degree in communication studies?

Account Manager

Activities Director

Advertising Executive

Alumni Coordinator

Arts Administrator

Career and Training Advisor

Child Welfare Worker

College Admissions Counselor

Community Relations Director

Conference Coordinator and Supervisor

Department Administrator

Director

Editor

Health Services Manager

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Specialist

Human Rights Officer

Instructional Designer

International Student Coordinator

Journalist

Labor Relations Consultant

Language Arts Teacher

Leasing Consultant

Legal Communication Consultant

Legislative Correspondent

Linguist

Manager

Media Relations

Motivational Speaker

Multicultural Specialist

Museum Curator

National Fraternity Chapter Consultant

National Sorority Chapter Consultant

News Anchor

Newspaper Publisher

Paralegal

Private Investigator

Production Assistant

Promotional Specialist

Public Affairs Director

Publications Editor

Publicist

Quality Inspector

Radio News Director

Radio Talk Show Host

Recreational Representative

Residential Housing

Rights Advocate

Salesperson

Script Writer

Special Events Coordinator

Specialist

Speech Teacher

Speechwriter

Sports Announcer

Sports Marketer

Student Activities Director

Student Services Director

Telecommunications Specialist

Telemarketing

Television Producer

Television Reporter

Tour Guide

Webmaster

Wedding Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for Communication and Media Studies

Human Communication

Media Studies

Interpersonal Communication

Small-Group Communication

Organizational Communication

Health Communication

Persuasion and Rhetorical Theory

Dispute Resolution

Race, Gender and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Application Checklist

Submit a copy of your passport information page showing your photo, name, and date of birth.

Complete the admission application and submit your $30 non-refundable application fee.

Refer to the Required Documents section to find a list of missing documents. Upload your documents in either PDF or JPEG format.

Upload your complete, official academic record from ALL high schools, secondary schools, colleges, and/or universities, or intensive English programs you have attended.

Submit an I-20 request form and current official bank statement in U.S. dollars.

Submit your SAT scores/ACT scores. These are not mandatory, but help in scholarship decisions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Out-of-State

22000 USD / year

≈ 22000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11816 USD / year

≈ 11816 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Dayton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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