Overview

Nearly every major company or industry now employs communication professionals in some capacity. The Communication program at Rhode Island College provides practical, real-world education in some of the most important disciplines in the field.

Key Features

The BA in communication allows you to concentrate in one of two areas of study.

Media Communication and Advertising

The media communication and advertising concentration prepares students for careers in the media (TV, video, podcasting/radio, streaming, social, journalism, sports, entertainment and digital) and advertising (marketing communications) industries.

With the help of an expert faculty advisor, students can focus their studies on media, advertising or some combination of these two growing and complementary fields.

Students are encouraged to make use of the on-campus multimedia production studio and computer lab and join student-run organizations, such as The Anchor (the student newspaper), ANCHOR TV and WXIN (the RIC radio station). Internships with local media outlets/departments or marketing communications agencies are encouraged.

Speech, Language and Hearing Science

The speech, language and hearing science concentration gives students a basic understanding of speech, language and hearing. The curriculum covers the core courses considered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to be prerequisites for graduate study.

While an advanced degree in speech-language pathology or audiology is required by ASHA, our program offers students the necessary background for graduate study. Many of our students go on to pursue advanced degrees.

In-Demand Careers

Advertising Executive

Social Media Influencer

Videographer

Podcaster

Broadcast Journalist

Publicist/Press Secretary

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advertising

Mass Media and Society

Writing for Media

Media Ethics

Digital Video Production

Media Law

Media and Advertising Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application and $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all academic records.

English Proficiency Scores.

Financial Declaration Form.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26666 USD / year

≈ 26666 USD / year
Out-of-State

26666 USD / year

≈ 26666 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10108 USD / year

≈ 10108 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors: $7,580

In State Resident: $5,053.50

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 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

Key Features

In-Demand Careers

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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