Overview

Communication is the backbone of 21st century society and the modern economy — the driving force behind community action, societal change and many business endeavors. This Communication Studies degree from Kent State University provides a foundation for success in careers across government, business, nonprofits and beyond.

Businesses, organizations, and nonprofit agencies consistently rank effective communication skills as the most important job-hiring consideration, even more so than technical skills.

Pursuing a Communication Studies degree allows you the ability to bring diverse insights to the role of communication in a variety of ways. Managers, communication experts, teachers, sales representatives, political communication consultants, communication strategists and leaders are a few examples of possible careers for degree-seeking students.

Communication Studies degrees examine the role of communication in a wide range of settings, focusing on how to adapt messages to diverse situations and circumstances.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Display competence in verbal, nonverbal and written communication.
Advocate courses of action to stimulate improved decision-making.
Influence others through demonstrated presentational speaking skills.
Communicate ethically.
Foster inclusive dialogues and tailor messages that respect diversity, empower others and bring about social change.
Articulate creative, effective and evidenced-based solutions to communication problems.
Coordinate action, solve problems, foster well-being, engage in critical thinking and participate in civic life.
Communicate effectively in a technological, multicultural and global society to bring about meaningful social change.
Apply information and media literacy in an effective and ethical manner.

The program learning outcomes reflect the university's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, creativity and community outreach and engagement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Communication

Criticism of Public Discourse

Intercultural Communication

Gender and Communication

Communication Across the Lifespan

Difficult Decisions in Communication

Communication and Influence

Internship in Communication Studies

My Story on the Web

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

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

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Out-of-State

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13466 USD / year

≈ 13466 USD / year

Additional Details

Online Tuition:

$52,200 per full for residents

53,400 per full for non-residents

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 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

Learning Outcomes

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Kent

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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