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Bachelor of Rhetoric and Communication Studies

University of La Verne

  • La Verne, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication Studies taught in person on the La Verne Campus.

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

  • Explain key concepts in Rhetoric and Communication Studies. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: study of rhetoric and persuasion with intercultural
  • Interpersonal
  • Organizational
  • Professional and nonverbal communication
  • Mixing theory and applied approaches.

Career outcomes

  • Potential pathways: Communications officer
  • Content producer
  • Media researcher
  • Public relations assistant. Some roles require additional qualifications or professional registration.

Curriculum

  • Study of rhetoric and persuasion with intercultural
  • Interpersonal
  • Organizational
  • Professional and nonverbal communication
  • Mixing theory and applied approaches. Full degree requirements are listed in the University of La Verne catalog.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with English 4 years
  • Social science 3
  • Algebra 2 and science 2 years at grade C or better
  • Personal statement
  • One recommendation letter and English proof unless exempt
  • SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (freshman) or college coursework (transfer, NACES credential evaluation for foreign university work); proof of English proficiency unless exempt; personal statement; one recommendation letter

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Check the undergraduate entry requirements and priority deadlines on the university website. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts (credential evaluation for foreign university work)
  2. Personal statement
  3. One recommendation letter and English proof unless exempt. Receive the offer and pay the 200 USD non-refundable tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds. Complete International Services check-in on arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year$51,000 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusLa Verne Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentRhetoric and Communication Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteMerit scholarships are available to qualified international undergraduate applicants, Based on GPA and test results. A Performance Scholarship may be available to eligible fine or visual arts majors. Award amounts and decisions depend on the applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.