Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
- 4 years
- Duration
- 24,520 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- San Marcos / USA
- Location
- Texas State University, USA
- School
Program description
The study of communication studies looks at how we create, express, and evaluate communications in our private, professional, and public spheres. To handle message processes within and among individuals, groups, organizations, and communities, Communication Studies majors develop social intelligence, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Students study business and organizational communication, health communication, argumentation and persuasion, rhetoric and criticism, and verbal and nonverbal communication in relationships. Alumni thrive as powerful leaders, problem-solving team players, highly skilled researchers, gifted authors, and captivating presenters in a variety of cultural, professional, social, and private contexts. Concentrations for the undergraduate degree are available in:- Professional and Organizational Advancement through Relationship Management and Well-Being
- Advocacy, Civic Engagement, and Persuasion
- Communication Studies Teacher Certification
Program structure
Minimum required: 120 semester credit hours
- Communication Component
- Government/Political Science
- Component Area Option
- Mathematics
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Communication
- Creative Arts
- Literature
- Modern Language
- Life and Physical Sciences
- American History
- Modern Language
- Language, Philosophy, and Culture Component
- Advanced Elective
- Computer Science, Logic, Mathematics or Science
- Free Electives
Price
- Tuition an Fees: 24,520 USD/year
- Books and Supplies: 780 USD
- Housing and Food (On campus):13,000
- Personal and Misc:2,750 USD
- Travel: 1,660 USD
- Total: 42,710
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- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
Requirements for applicants
- GPA of at least a 2.25
- passport
- official transcripts required from each institution where course credit was granted
- ACT and SAT scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class
- at least 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
- responses to specific essay questions
- resume/CV detailing work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of 19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo scores with a 110 overall
About the university
Why Texas State University?
Our strong faith in the ability of education to change communities, drive economies, and reimagine the world serves as the foundation for Texas State University, a public, student-centered research university. From all walks of life, our students come from all around Texas, the country, and the world.
Austin is less than an hour away from our San Marcos campus. You're close to one of the US cities with the quickest rate of growth. Austin's booming IT industry has earned it the moniker "Silicon Hills." Here, businesses like Dell and Advanced Micro Devices have made their homes. Apple, Tesla, Google, and Oracle have all recently increased their business activities. Our campuses provide the ideal mix of professional ties and academic achievement.
We help you achieve your next professional objectives. More than 200 corporations have relocated to Texas, and the state is home to 55 Fortune 500 companies. There are therefore many of job alternatives available to you. We provide individualized resources and assistance to help you thrive outside of the classroom. You'll succeed at the top three US destinations for international students, whether you're in business or technology.
