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Bachelor of Communication Studies

Rohnert Park, United States
4 years
English
On campus
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: 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

High school completion meeting the CSU A-G course pattern with C or higher (transcripts evaluated by an approved service) plus English proof and first-year financial support.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma meeting A-G course pattern (15 year-long courses, C or higher), transcripts evaluated by SpanTran/WES; transfer: college coursework evaluated

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 47
Cambridge 170
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,223 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Rohnert Park
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International-student scholarship and merit opportunities may be available; qualification, GPA and award conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
167 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.