Overview

The Applied Communication program offered by Texas State University majors acquire social intelligence, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, which help them to manage message processes within and among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. Students explore verbal and nonverbal communication in relationships, organizational and corporate communication, rhetoric and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, and health communication. Alumni excel in diverse cultural, professional, social, and personal settings as influential leaders, solution-oriented collaborators, highly trained researchers, talented writers, and engaging speakers.

Key Facts

Key to our students’ and program’s success is our dedicated faculty and staff—a cohesive team that draws from their unified expertise to help students understand the vital connections between research and teaching inside and outside the classroom. Our faculty members are active in national and international association; publish their research in books, professional and academic journals; secure funding to support cutting-edge research; create podcasts; win awards for teaching excellence; and serve our communities.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Human Communication
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Human Relations
Career Technical Education Teachers
Creative Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-time college applicants are required to graduate or have graduated from a foreign secondary school with an academic profile equivalent to that of a U.S. high school curriculum.
You must apply for admission online through Common App or ApplyTexas. It is important that you fill out all sections of your application completely. Remember, the International Application is for anyone who is in a non-immigrant visa status.
International applicants must provide proof of English Proficiency with ONE of the following methods during the application process.

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

24400 USD / year

≈ 24400 USD / year
Out-of-State

24400 USD / year

≈ 24400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12240 USD / year

≈ 12240 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Marcos

Funding

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