Overview

Thus, these competencies prepare students to develop basic critical thinking skills vital to working in emerging 21st century communication technologies.

What You Will Learn

The focused emphasis of Organizational and Public Relations Studies prepares students for careers within organizations (corporate, non-profit, agency, and consultancy) by developing an understanding of how interpersonal, intercultural, and persuasive communication influence organizational communication in everyday and crisis situations.

The focused emphasis of Media Studies prepares students for careers in mass and new media (e.g. broadcasting, journalism, mass communication) by developing an understanding of how interpersonal, intercultural, and persuasive communication impact areas of written communication used throughout print, visual and digital technology, etc.

Program of Study

A University of Dubuque Communication student completes their course of study by 1) completing a full-semester internship in their area of interest, and 2) producing a significant project that applies to the student's career choice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Intercultural Communication

Speech Communication

Composition & Rhetoric

Interpersonal Communication

Mass Media

Survey of Western Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubuque, 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

A completed application for admission to the University of Dubuque (paper, on-line, or The Common Application) (LIFE application for LIFE students), which includes an essay, secondary school report, and two teacher/professor evaluations;
A $25 nonrefundable application fee;
ACT or SAT test results;
TOEFL or IELTS;
Official transcripts submitted directly by the high school/college(s) attended, or an approved transcript processing agency (high school transcripts are not required for transfer students who have earned 24 of more transferrable credits).
The University also recommends a personal interview with a college admission counselor as part of the application process.
Admission Deposit The University of Dubuque requires a $200 admission deposit to confirm enrollment from admitted applicants planning to be degree-seeking students.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43440 USD / year

≈ 43440 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

43440 USD / year

≈ 43440 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

What You Will Learn

Program of Study

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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