Overview

Students take foundational courses in public presentation, group dynamics and interpersonal communication. Additional coursework includes studies in social media and digital communication, intercultural communication, organizational communication, communication ethics, communication theory and research methods, not to mention a whole host of practical electives.

One unique feature of the Communication Studies program at Ferris State University is that students must complete a Practicum (career internship or research project) including a minimum of 240 hours of contact in a workplace setting or research work (80 hours = 1 credit earned). Students have the option of distributing these credits across multiple placements or projects and can take additional Practicum credits for elective hours. This feature prepares students for life after graduation, adding valuable experience to their resume.

Program Outcomes

Analyze critically the communication discipline and its central questions.
Apply communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
Create and analyze ethical messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communicative goals (self-efficacy).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Intermediate Algebra

Contemporary Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: As a freshmen, you must submit your application 30 days before the first day of the semester you are applying for.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Big Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900, Math ACT Score of 15/SAT 400, English ACT 14/SAT 450

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23884 USD / year

≈ 23884 USD / year
Out-of-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year

Additional Details

U.S. Residents and Canadians have the same tuition.

Living costs

Big Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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