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Associate of Communication Studies

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

  • Oakland, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Peralta Community College District - Merritt College campus

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 (high school) completion or equivalent
  • College transcripts for transfers.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent, College transcripts for transfers.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 67
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Academic certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Communication Studies (Transfer). Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Passport identification
  3. English proficiency evidence where required
  4. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$250 USD

Program details

CampusMerritt College
Faculty or schoolLiberal Arts & Communication
DepartmentCommunication Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.