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Bachelor of Humanities and Communication

California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts with eight concentrations across communication, English, history, law and philosophy.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Humanities and Communication. Apply skills related to Eight concentrations
Communication Studies
Creative Writing and Social Action. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Leadership roles
Entrepreneurship
Coaching
Public office
Graduate study

Curriculum

Eight concentrations: Communication Studies
Creative Writing and Social Action
English Studies
English Subject Matter Preparation
Historical Studies
Journalism and Media Studies
Legal Studies
Philosophy and Applied Ethics. Service learning is available. Core courses
units and capstone are not stated on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen need a high school diploma equivalent with official transcript and a 2.50 GPA (4.0 scale); transfer students submit university transcripts with a foreign credential evaluation; proof of funds and a financial affidavit are needed for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school diploma equivalent with official transcript (first-time freshmen); transfer students with university transcripts (foreign credential evaluation by WES, SpanTran, ECE or IERF); proof of funds and financial affidavit for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 45
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement
English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the Humanities and Communication admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,200 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Seaside campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Humanities and Communication
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
11 Jan 2027
58 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.