Overview

Communication is immensely powerful because it shapes everything we think, feel, and do – even when we think we aren’t communicating.

The Communication Studies Department at Gonzaga University cultivates a sophisticated understanding of the process of communication as symbolic action by providing a theoretically-grounded and experiential education that prepares students to analyze and critique human communication in its many forms, and to create and deliver content across multiple modalities.

The program is committed to nurturing a diverse, inclusive community of scholars who think critically and engage responsibly with the problems and issues of our communities through exemplary, ethical communication via multiple modes of address.

Communication Studies Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a degree in Communication Studies from Gonzaga University will be able to:

Create a specific communication intervention that is responsive to a complex, authentic social encounter.
Engage in communication inquiry projects addressing communication phenomena.
Ethically apply communication theory, principles, and practices in civic life.

Articulate self and identity as a person for and with others in a particular cultural context.

What can I do with a degree in Communication Studies?

Communication Studies majors and minors enjoy nearly unlimited career potential.

For example, Communication Studies majors:

help scientists communicate with the public about climate change.
become physicians who create trusting health-care partnerships with their patients.
advocate for and with people in our communities whose voices aren’t always heard.

Graduates from Communication Studies also go on to advanced studies in law school, medical school, graduate school, and other professional fields.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Communication and Speech

Understanding Meaning-making

Understanding Power in Culture

Understanding Identity

Analyzing Practices and Habits

Analyzing Public Texts

Politics of Popular Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

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Decisions for national students are sent on a rolling basis

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Spokane, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online Common Application.

Proof of English Proficiency

Students must achieve a 3.2 cumulative GPA, with junior year being no less than a 3.1 GPA, in a college preparatory curriculum that results in a high school diploma.

Personal Essay and Activities List (found on the Common Application).

Official transcripts in native language and English from all high schools, colleges and universities attended.

Common Application School Report (found on the Common Application).

One Common Application Teacher Evaluation (found on the Common Application).

Copy of Passport

All international applicants are eligible to have their application fee waived.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56140 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

56140 USD / year

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Living costs

Spokane

United States

880 - 1260 USD / month

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Overview

Communication Studies Learning Outcomes

What can I do with a degree in Communication Studies?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Spokane

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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