Overview

The Mission of the Communication Arts Program of the Fairmont State University Department of Communication and Theatre Arts is to provide students with an interdisciplinary experience incorporating theory and practice in the context of a liberal arts education that encourages personal growth and critical and creative thinking while fostering ethically responsible communicators who are prepared to meet their academic and professional goals.

Communications Arts Students Can Specialize In:

Government communication

Health communication

Sport communication

Visual communication

Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts can seek employment in business, industry, media, non-profit organizations, or government. Their experience at Fairmont State gives them a competitive edge in applying for employment or graduate study. The minor in communication is a complement to the student’s major field of study. It allows the student to present themselves to a potential employer as a liberally educated individual. Communication Arts students can become:

Media analysts
Spokespersons for corporations or nonprofit agencies
Mediators
Public relations managers
Advertising managers
Event planners

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group communication

Argumentation

Contemporary storytelling

Debate

Participatory journalism

Social media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairmont, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Fine Arts View 458 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earn a minimum quality point average of 2.75 overall, 2.75 in each teaching specialization and 2.75 in all professional education classes.
Complete Early Field Experience COMMUNITY Early Field Experience PDS requirements.
Achieve acceptable scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators Test (CORE).
Complete EDUC 2200 (Introduction to Education) and EDUC 2201 (Instructional Technology) with a grade of “C” or higher.
Complete the Teacher Education Application form in Taskstream.
Be approved by the Teacher Education Selection Committee.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26128 USD / year

≈ 26128 USD / year
Out-of-State

26128 USD / year

≈ 26128 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17416 USD / year

≈ 17416 USD / year

Living costs

Fairmont

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Funding

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Communications Arts Students Can Specialize In:

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

Fairmont

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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