Overview

Program Description

The Communicative Disorders program at California State University Northridge uses humanistic, aesthetic and social scientific methods to examine communication processes and patterns in a variety of contexts and the promises and challenges people experience when they use language and other symbolic systems to work with and influence others. We provide instruction in the knowledge and skills people need to communicate and function effectively in business, law, government, the ministry, teaching, the performing arts, politics, international relations and numerous other areas. The knowledge and skills offered in the department help students to build satisfying and productive relationships in their careers, as well as in their personal lives, and to become active and reflective global citizens.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Explain key concepts in Communication Studies.

Use communication theory to explain communication phenomena.

Apply key methods in Communication Studies.

Analyze the relationship between communication and culture.

Develop communication strategies for civic engagement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance, Language and Cultural Studies

Rhetorical Discourse

Rhetorical Theory

Communication Theory

Intercultural Communication

Rhetorical Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, 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

You have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, or an average of "B" grades on an "A - F" letter grading scale. (CSUN will convert your international GPA when you apply for admission.)

You have met our English language requirement

Complete online application at Cal State Apply

A $70.00 (US currency) non-refundable application fee

Affidavit of Financial Support and bank statement

All OFFICIAL secondary-school records, including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of high school completion. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.

Official English translations of all academic records, including certificates, degrees or diplomas

A copy of your passport photo page

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

7850 USD / year

≈ 7850 USD / year
Out-of-State

7850 USD / year

≈ 7850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7850 USD / year

≈ 7850 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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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Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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