About the course

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the nature of communication, its varied forms and uses, and its multiple social, cultural, and cognitive effects. Courses introduce students to the significance of communication within their own lives, showing its relevance to the complex relationships they enter into as participants in families, communities, and organizations, as representatives of one or more cultures, and as consumers of information distributed through mediated channels.

　　As the world becomes more complex, so do the forms of communication needed to interact. This is especially evident within contemporary institutions where gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social class differences must be negotiated on an ongoing basis through everyday communication activities. The study of communication in everyday settings is essential for:

　　Judging whether communication processes are effectively meeting the needs of institutions and the people involved with them,

　　Analyzing systems of communication in order to identify areas for change,

　　Devising plans to improve communication practices and systems.

　　Program Student Learning Outcomes

　　The Bachelor of Arts in Communication teaches analytical, critical, and practical skills that will help students to understand and improve communication practices and systems in all types of social settings. More specifically, students who graduate with a B.A. in Communication will be able to:

　　Make knowledgeable and relevant contributions to intellectual conversation pertaining to communication phenomena.

　　Argue convincingly and respond constructively to positions regarding the problems, applicable standards, and communication practices, enabling improved functioning of communication processes and systems.

　　Conceptualize and appreciate the point of view of one’s counterparts in communicative interaction while attempting respectfully to incorporate their viewpoints into one’s own.

　　Analyze forms and contexts of communication from a variety of intellectual perspectives (philosophical, historical, theoretical, and practical).

　　Make cooperative, civil, appropriate, and timely contributions in talk, written, and mediated discourse, to advance the direction and purpose of the communication event. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - San Marcos

Are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent

　　Equivalent of a B (3.0) grade point average

　　SAT or ACT recommended but not required

　　Satisfy English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement for admission purposes with ONE of the following:

　　TOEFL score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14

　　Alternatively, applicants may present a score of 500 or above on the paper-based TOEFL, a score of 173 or above on the computer-based TOEFL, or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 or above.

　　Attended a high school where English was the principal language of instruction for 3 years (confirm with our International Admissions Office to see if your school is eligible)

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - San Marcos. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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