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Bachelor of Communication Studies
- New Philadelphia, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- Bachelor
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: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- 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 completed in the home country; Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for international first-year applicants (some majors selective); Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfers; SAT/ACT not required; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completed in home country; Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfer
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Communication Studies. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,298, $34,298 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Tuscarawas Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | School of Communication Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,298, $34,298 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 100.

