About the course

Explore the theoretical foundations of effective communication and empower yourself to become a skillful communicator with our bachelor’s degree in communication studies. Your course of study will be hands-on, filled with practical assignments and internships, and taught by outstanding faculty in small class sizes. You can choose from concentrations in public, interpersonal, or organizational communication—each preparing you for graduate studies or a rewarding career in business, government, politics, public affairs, nonprofits, or the media.All communication studies undergraduate majors must take 21 credits of departmental core courses, including argumentation, human communication, intercultural communication, persuasion, presentational communication, and communication theory. You also must complete COMM 201 during your first semester in the department. From there, you will pick one of three concentrations in public, interpersonal, or organizational communication.Even in an increasingly impersonal digital age, interpersonal communication remains more essential than ever to help businesses and organizations run effectively. Our concentration in this area helps you understand what makes communication effective in personal relationships as well as in small groups and explores such topics as relationship development, nonverbal communication, and conflict resolution. 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: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ball State University

you have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start. you must earn a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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