Overview

In the Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies at Mercy University, students will receive a solid grounding in communication theory and will get expensive opportunities to practice and polish their communication skills in real-world settings.

Students will be permitted up to three internships - letting them test the career waters at television studios, advertising agencies, non-profit corporations, and many other businesses in the New York area. These hands-on opportunities will give students exceptional employment prospects after graduation.

By the end of this program, students should be able to:

Articulate various viewpoints using media of their choosing
Apply communication history, theory, and principles to communication problem-solving
Evaluate and incorporate reliable information in the analysis of communication problems and issues
Be aware of and sensitive to the impact of diverse cultures in discussing, analyzing, and developing communication strategies
Present an analysis of how communication law and ethical principles apply to their profession

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Communication Law and Ethics

Communication Research

Media in America

Effective Presentations

Internship in Comm Studies

Capstone in Communication Consulting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must submit a high school transcript for their application to be reviewed. We will accept either an unofficial or official transcript. Students are able to upload these transcripts through our student portal.
An official final high school transcript (provided by the high school to Mercy University), which includes all secondary school grades, class rank and date of graduate must be submitted prior to enrollment.
Students whose transcripts are unavailable should consult with an admissions counselor. Or, the applicant can provide a High School Equivalency Diploma, if applicable, with corresponding score sheet.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22750 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22750 USD / year

≈ 22750 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22750 USD / year

≈ 22750 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Overview

By the end of this program, students should be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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