Overview

Students who obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Western Connecticut State University prepare for graduate studies or careers directly related to: small group interaction in settings such as social service agencies and corporations; media use, creation, performance, analysis and criticism; and related fields that require public speaking and application or analysis of interpersonal and public speaking skills.

The Department of Communication and Media Arts at Western Connecticut State University is committed to:

teaching the theory
ethics and skills necessary to expand and deepen students’ participation in a globalized world.

Shared by all of the program areas is an emphasis on the enhancement of capacities for observation, critical appraisal, and expression. Students will be positioned to pursue careers in public service, media campaigns, advocating for the underserved, organizational relations, broadcasting, filmmaking, scriptwriting, and law, among others.

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sight, Sound & Motion

Mass Communication

Communication Environments

Communication Ethics

Communication Theory

Research Methods in Communication

Senior Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Danbury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Medical forms
Personal Essay explaining your reasons for seeking admission OR on a topic of your choice
Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or employers – OPTIONAL
Official Test Scores.
High School and University Diplomas and Transcripts with Foreign Credit Evaluation
Affidavit of Support
$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Out-of-State

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13401 USD / year

≈ 13401 USD / year

Living costs

Danbury

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Overview

The Department of Communication and Media Arts at Western Connecticut State University is committed to:

Accreditation

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

Danbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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