Overview

Communication at Messiah College

Learning to apply theories effectively and ethically in a wide range of communication specialties, you’ll graduate with the foundation needed to pursue communication-related jobs or further your education through graduate studies. You will learn the role of communication in history and explore theory, rhetoric, and interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, allowing you to master various forms of communication—including oral, written, visual and virtual. You will also gain an understanding of communication processes among individuals, as well as within varying cultures and societies.

Career options for communication majors

Writer

Community or organizational relations specialist

Legislative affairs liaison

Researcher

Graduate student

Editor

Fundraiser

Community relations specialist

Communication director

Communication associate

Admissions counselor

Recruiter

Marketing director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Communication Seminar

Communication Theory

Rhetorical Theory

Communication Senior Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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More details

The applications have no deadline or due date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication Digital Media View 546 other Bachelors in Digital Media 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

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited senior high school or the equivalent. Course units from grades nine through twelve should include the following:

4 units in academic English
at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) in academic mathematics
at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) in academic natural science
2 or more units in academic social studies
2 or more units in foreign language
4 units in additional electives.

Tuition Fee

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International

41300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41300 USD per year during 48 months.
National

41300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41300 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

41300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41300 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Mechanicsburg

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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