Overview

Whether one seeks a career in broadcasting, journalism, public relations, advertising, government service, community development, law, business, teaching or the ministry, the ability to communicate is essential.

For more than 2000 years, the study of communication was the study of rhetoric. Our rhetorical communication track connects students to the roots of communication study while keeping the conversation relevant and current. Together, we apply rhetorical theory to contemporary forms of delivering messages.

The Communication - Rhetorical Communication major at Houghton College is designed to help students construct effective and ethically responsible messages appropriate to scholar-servants. In the church, workplace and community, such speakers play a critical role in creating solutions to problems, defending the rights of the oppressed and improving the lives of fellow humans.

Choosing to concentrate study in rhetorical communication means choosing to explore the rich past traditions and future inspirations of the field—the power of language and ideas to shape communities and nations. Rhetoric students wrestle with the principles of persuasion, reasoning and ethics as well as newly encountering the great rhetorical achievements of societies past and present. The study of rhetoric also helps students become more discerning message consumers.

Why Communication - Rhetorical Communication at Houghton College ?

Receive personal attention from faculty in small lab-media classes featuring Adobe Creative Cloud-based instruction.
Gain real-world experience through our solid internship program and other off-campus opportunities.
Develop your most compelling visual communication ideas with the best tools available in our state-of-the-art Macintosh Media Arts Lab.
Explore your gifts in a wide range of areas by employing the strong connections we have with other academic departments.
Dive deeper into your interests with opportunities for faculty/student collaboration on independent projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comm Theory

Interpersonal Communication

Seminar in Public Communication

Presentational Speaking

Mass Media

Digital Comm

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Corporate Communication View 1451 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application.

Submit your personal statement.

Submit your high school transcripts.

Submit your financial affidavit.

Submit your TOEFL/ILETS test scores. SAT-I/ACT are optional.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24830 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24830 USD / year

≈ 24830 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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

Why Communication - Rhetorical Communication at Houghton College ?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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