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Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
Min GPA: 75.0%
We require demonstration of proficiency in English for most international applicants. Submit official English test scores with your application unless you’re from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United Kingdom. We accept the following:
TOEFL internet-based score of 71+
IELTS score of 6.0+
Duolingo score of 100+ (tests taken before July 1 – minimum score of 51)
PTE score of 50+
We only can accept scores received directly from the testing organization. We review on an individual basis any case where an applicant’s score is below our recommended testing levels.
Supportive documents:
As a communication major, you’ll focuses on merging the traditional studies of mass communication with today’s developing media technology. The skills you gain with this degree will keep you on top of those trends, and with a unique ability to guide the integration of future media technologies, too.
As a student in the B.A. in communication program, you can master tons of concepts, including topics in persuasion, investigation and social media. Or, take a more technical route and study development and delivery of all kinds of internet-based messages, as well as traditional print, radio and TV.
You’ll learn from our credentialed professors and industry experts. You’ll manage theory and fundamentals while working hands-on with our top-level technology. Plus, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your portfolio even further with our on-campus student productions (Knight Radio, iPulse TV and iPulse newspaper). Or, snag a chance to volunteer or intern with one of our local, highly respected media outlets.
What you’ll learn as a communication major
Mass communication and social media
Newest social and mobile media technologies
Concepts of persuasion, investigation and social media
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Course name - Core curriculum |
Course credits |
|---|---|
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Introduction to Belief Systems |
3 |
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World Belief Systems |
3 |
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Foundations of U.S. Justice |
3 |
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Civic Engagement and Social Justice |
3 |
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Theories of Self |
3 |
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Societies and Institutions |
3 |
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Algebra and Personal Finance |
3 |
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Introductory Statistics |
3 |
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Quantitative Reasoning 300 |
3 |
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Quantitative Reasoning 400 |
3 |
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Scientific Inquiry |
3 |
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Science and Society |
3 |
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Scientific Literacy 300 |
3 |
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Scientific Literacy 400 |
3 |
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Citizenship Project |
2 |
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Career Preparation |
2 |
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Language and Culture |
2 |
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First Year Seminar |
1 |
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Course name - CIC core requirements |
Course credits |
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Introduction to Communication/Media |
3 |
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Communication Strategies and Performance |
3 |
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Applied Media |
3 |
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Communication Capstone |
3 |
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Course name - Major requirements |
Course credits |
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Interpersonal and Group Communication |
3 |
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Political Campaigns and the New Media |
3 |
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Media Literacy |
3 |
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Organizational Communication |
3 |
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Persuasion |
3 |
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Communication Theories |
3 |
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Comunication Analysis & Criticsm |
3 |
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Communication and Social Change |
3 |
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Gender Communication |
3 |
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Strategies in Communication and Leadership |
3 |
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Intercultural Communication |
3 |
• COM 305 also meets the DSS 300 requirement
• COM 341 also meets the DJC 300 requirement
• COM 360 also meets DBR 300 requirement
• COM 436 also meets DBR 400 requirement
• COM 451 also meets DSS 400 requirement
Prepare for a successful career in a variety of fields with a degree in biology.
