About the course

The Communication Studies program at USU is designed to help students develop a broad range of communication skills and understanding of how communication affects individuals, organizations, and societies. This major is designed to :

　　Increase your communicative competence in both public and private settings.

　　Help you understand, explain, and transform communication messages in a variety of settings.

　　Improve your ability to carefully explore and think through communication related challenges and come up with effective solutions.

　　The Communication Studies major at Utah State emphasizes three thematic areas:

　　Students gain a solid education in organizational communication, which focuses on leadership development, management skills, and team building. Courses in this area equip students with the communication skills needed to succeed in businesses and organizations.

　　Students also learn the role of communication in becoming a better citizen in society. They learn about intercultural communication, how communication shapes the world, and how it shapes perceptions and behaviors.

　　The third area of focus is influence, where students learn how to become ethical persuaders, using language to be influential, credible, and likeable. Students learn to use these skills in an ethical way and, in turn, how to defend themselves against negative and unethical persuasion.

　　Students receive a by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages. 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: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$98,575

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Logan
Fall (August), 2024	Logan
Spring (January), 2025	Logan
Summer (May), 2025	Logan
Fall (August), 2025	Logan
Spring (January), 2026	Logan

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Utah State University

Official high school/secondary school transcripts with grades from the last three years with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 656 total on the General Education Development (GED) exam (550 Battery Average prior to 2014). Some majors may have a higher GPA requirement. Internet-based (iBT) exam score of 71 or paper-based exam score of 525. IELTS score of 6.0 overall band score with a minimum of 5.0 on each subscale.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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