Overview

The curriculum of the Communication program of Hope College integrates theory and practice emphasizing various types of communication: corporate communication, global communication and peace studies, journalism and writing for media, media production and criticism, organizational communication and leadership, relational communication, and rhetoric and public advocacy.

Through research, experiential learning and civic engagement, our courses will give you a deep understanding of how communication plays an integral role in social life. The Department of Communication is housed in the state-of-the-art Martha Miller Center for Global Communication, where students can use video production, journalism, speech and research facilities.

Goals

Communication knowledge and skills are essential for personal success and for participation in a complex, globalizing society. Communication competence incorporates a number of learning goals often identified as important by employers and graduate schools. These goals include:

Interacting easily and productively with others;

Thinking critically and solving problems;

Communicating ideas clearly and effectively;

Creating messages for various media and audiences;

Balancing conflicting viewpoints;

Interpreting quantitative and qualitative data;

Working for social justice and change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Process

Public Presentations

Media & Society

Analytic Skills in Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Task Group Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Complete your application by this date. After November 1, the university processes applications and mails decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43450 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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