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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

  • ID:DU10009
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Completed Online Application
  • Submit official, translated transcripts from secondary schools and colleges/universities that have been attended.
  • Letters of Recommendation are suggested, but not required.

English requirements

  • TOEFL: 79-80 (iBT), 213 (Computer-based TOEFL)
  • IELTS: 7 or better
  • PTE: 53
  • or successful completion of ELS Level 112

Course Information

As a communication studies major, you’ll learn to write, speak, think, analyze and solve problems at a whole new level—and you’ll prepare to use your new knowledge and skills in an amazing range of professional settings.

Prepare to succeed in fast-moving fields

A survey of U.S. employers by Hart Research Associates found that 93% of bosses say that “a job candidate’s demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems” is the most important factor in hiring decisions. Those abilities are the essential skill set of our communication studies graduates. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for lifelong intellectual and professional competence. In the workplace, our graduates know what they’re doing. They’re open to new ideas, comfortable making decisions, proficient with language and technologies, and able to adapt and thrive through long and meaningful careers. They have earned their way into leadership positions in the professions of their choice.

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  • CAS 204 - Introduction to Communication Theory and Practice
  • CAS 262 - Communication Research Methods
  • CAS 307 - Advanced Public Speaking, Argument, and Debate
  • CAS 308 - Rhetorical History and Criticism
  • CAS 350 - Persuasion
  • CAS 435 - Communication Capstone

Complete one of the following corporate communication courses:

  • CAS 246 - Art of Leadership
  • CAS 250 - Interpersonal Communications
  • CAS 274 - Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication
  • CAS 320 - Organizational Communication and Behavior
  • CAS 321 - Intercultural Communication

Complete one of the following digital journalism courses:

  • CAS 256 - News Media Writing
  • CAS 293 - Communication Law
  • CAS 294 - American Mass Media History
  • CAS 298 - Global Media
  • CAS 351 - Propaganda

Complete one of the following two performance courses:

  • CAS 155 - Introduction to Public Speaking
  • CAS 200 - Business and Professional Speech

Complete one of the following two performance courses:

  • THEA 160 - Voice and Diction
  • THEA 161 - Voice and Movement I

Complete two courses from among the following criticism and media courses:

  • CAS 207 - Contemporary American Film
  • CAS 208 - Rhetoric and Popular Culture
  • CAS 217 - Race and Communication
  • CAS 220 - Film Criticism
  • CAS 222 - Mass Media and Society
  • CAS 226 - Introduction to Film Studies
  • CAS 234 - Digital Communication: Technology and Criticism
  • CAS 238 - Games and Game Design
  • CAS 277 - Women and Film
  • CAS 278 - Seeing Hitchcock
  • CAS 286 - Masculinity and Communication
  • CAS 291 - Film Noir
  • CAS 336 - Cult Cinema
  • CAS 352 - Convergent Media
  • CAS 353 - Film and Fairytales
  • CAS 358 - Gender and Media

Complete 3 credits from among the following practical experience courses:

  • CAS 299 - Community-based Learning
  • CAS 450 - Independent Study
  • CAS 455 - Internship
  • Independent Research or Creative Investigation

Complete 3 additional elective hours in any communication arts and sciences course.

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Health Insurance - USD $1999 per year

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