Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Wright State University is suitable for students who wish to enter a communication-related career or for individuals interested in personal development. The department offers majors in Media Studies and Communication Studies. Study in Media Studies is appropriate for students interested in journalism, media management and production, and public relations. The communication studies program allows students to select courses from all of the communication majors to meet their specific needs.

The communication major can expect to take both theoretical and practical courses and to study communication from both the traditional point of view and through experience. Consequently, students are advised to take advantage of the communication activities in the department, college, and university. These activities include cable television, WWSU-FM radio station, The Guardian (student newspaper), the Public Relations Club, cooperative education, and involvement in Dayton area professional organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Communicate effectively with both written and oral skills

Analyze from a social scientific perspective how humans create, transmit, receive and respond to messages. In particular intrapersonal and interpersonal communication is the emphasis of study for this degree

Demonstrate mathematical literacy.

Evaluate arguments and evidence critically.

Apply the methods of the social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts and humanities.

Demonstrate global and multicultural competencies.

Demonstrate understanding of contemporary social and ethical issues.

Participate in democratic society as informed and civically engaged citizens.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essentials of Public Address

Writing for Communication and Media Studies

Human Communication

Mass Communication

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 2024-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-10 00:00:00 , International

More details

Wright State University has a rolling admissions policy. Typically the admissions application deadline for each semester is the week before classes start.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cambridge test

Satisfactory completion of LEAP level 4 TOEFL Waiver Track

If you have graduated from a school in a country where English is the official language for higher education, you will not be required to demonstrate English proficiency.

International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English and who do not have a diploma from a U.S. senior high school accredited by the department of education of the state or territory in which it is located must demonstrate proficiency in English.

English proficiency may be demonstrated by meeting required threshold scores on proficiency tests, such as SAT, vetted, and recommended by TESOL faculty and approved by the International Education Advisory Committee (IEAC).

Tuition Fee

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International

20232 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10116 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

20232 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10116 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

10814 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5407 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Dayton

880 - 1352 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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