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Bachelor of Communication Studies

Boca Raton, United States
4 years
English
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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Communication Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Management consultant
Marketing project manager
Client service associate
Social and digital media
Public relations
Advertising
Human resources
Writing
Fundraising
Sales

Curriculum

Courses in communication theory and research
Public speaking
Interpersonal and group interaction
Intercultural communication
Persuasion theory
Rhetoric and public discourse
Public relations
Argumentation and debate
Freedom of expression and global media.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with course-by-course evaluation and GPA by a NACES member agency
SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants (fewer than 60 transferable credits)
Transfer applicants submit FAU application with evaluated college transcripts
Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with course-by-course evaluation and GPA by a NACES member agency, SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants (fewer than 60 transferable credits), Transfer applicants submit FAU application with evaluated college transcripts, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale)
PTE Academic 55
Cambridge 180
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Apply with the Common App (first-year) or the FAU Application (transfer or second bachelor's) and pay the 30 USD non-refundable fee. Send a course-by-course evaluation with GPA of your secondary school records from a NACES agency
Plus SAT or ACT if you have fewer than 60 transferable credits. Send English scores (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE 55
Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,193 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Boca Raton
Faculty or school	Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Department	Department of Communication Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
3 Dec 2027
384 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.