Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 21,578 per year

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The curriculum allows students to design an individual, communication-based program of coursework that prepares them for the future. The Communication Studies program from Kent State University provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed across professional industries — from government and business to nonprofits and education. The program’s mission is to teach students to communicate effectively, lead responsibly, understand how communication affects identities, communities and cultures, think analytically and reason critically.

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.

Courses Included

  • Human Communication
  • Communication Grammar Review
  • Criticism of Public Discourse
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Gender and Communication
  • Communication Across the Lifespan
  • Difficult Decisions in Communication
  • Communication and Influence
  • Internship in Communication Studies

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