Overview

At the Communication Studies program at the University of South Dakota , you will develop your speaking, listening, critical thinking, problem solving, research and technology-guided communication skills that will benefit every part of your life – personal relationships, professional opportunities and public leadership. This program encourages you to follow your curiosity and find answers to questions like, "How does social media shape our communication?" and, "How can I improve my relational skills and become a more effective communicator?"

At USD you'll take dynamic classes, get involved in internships or undergraduate research, and join a community of lifelong learners. Whether you want to pursue a career in government, education, sales, marketing, human resources, politics or another field, our program can set you up for success.

Research

At USD, you can pursue research opportunities as an undergraduate student. Our communication studies students are actively researching and presenting at local and national conferences exploring innovative areas of interest to them. Some of our recent graduates have crafted their degree plans around research areas like:

Gender stereotypes in the media
Persuasive techniques in political advertising campaigns
Provider-patient interaction in health care
Sports and community identity
Organizational behavior in successful corporations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication

Communication Symbols & Society

Communication Research

Theories of Communication

Philosophy of Human Communication

Organizational Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

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Duolingo English Test

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1062 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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PTE Academic

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting one of the following.
Application Fee
Passport
Official Statement of Finances

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Tuition Fee

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International

12942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12942 USD per year during 48 months.
National

12942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12942 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9432 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Vermillion

1024 - 1781 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Research

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Vermillion

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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