Overview

No matter your dream job, a degree in Communication at Valparaiso University will provide an excellent foundation in effective verbal, written, and visual communication found valuable in various careers.

You will learn how to use a wide variety of communication outlets, determine your target audience, analyze the context, and create messages with the appropriate meaning for your communication goals.

In addition, communication majors are encouraged to get involved with the diverse media outlets run through the department, including the campus newspaper, radio station, television station, and yearbook.

Key Features

Communication majors strive to master verbal, written, and visual communication skills valued in multiple careers including public relations, journalism, marketing, advertising, sales, and business. Students develop the tools necessary to create messages for diverse audiences and critically analyze media messages.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Visual Arts

Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

Public Speaking

Public Relations Principles

Intellectual Property and Communication Law

Internship

Capstone Senior Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 1437 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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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

Passport Copy. Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Application Profile

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

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

50650 USD / year

≈ 50650 USD / year
Out-of-State

50650 USD / year

≈ 50650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50650 USD / year

≈ 50650 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 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

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Valparaiso

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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