About the course

Comprehensive communication majors emphasizing in rhetoric at Northwest learn to research, create and deliver persuasive messages and listen critically to these messages. In this major, students study the core areas of communication theory, public speaking, writing, group behavior, persuasion and interpersonal communication. Additional areas of study include intercultural communication, argumentation and classical, modern and postmodern rhetorical theory and method as applied to an American issue.

　　Professionals in the field are civically engaged, critically analyze how people develop persuasive messages as well as how those messages affect public perception of the subject. They identify logical and ethical problems within persuasive messages, or with their effects on particular groups or communities and intervene to increase awareness and understanding. 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	Maryville
Summer (May), 2024	Maryville
Fall (August), 2024	Maryville
Spring (January), 2025	Maryville
Summer (May), 2025	Maryville
Fall (August), 2025	Maryville
Spring (January), 2026	Maryville
Summer (May), 2026	Maryville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northwest Missouri State University

Official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended. A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or C average.A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.IELTS - 5.5.TOEFL-61.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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