B.A. in Communication Studies

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# 151-200 QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Communication Studies Program focuses on human communication, exploring the ways humans create and negotiate meaning. Communication Studies majors master a focused course of inquiry into interpersonal processes as they create and sustain relationships and impact individuals, groups, and organizations. The Communication Studies curriculum builds primarily on social science traditions in developing a liberal arts education emphasizing human communication. Students in the Communication Studies major study applied communication theory and research in interpersonal, small group, organizational, intercultural, and other contexts. The Communication Studies (ComSt) major teaches students how to think critically, giving them the ability to examine complex communication issues, and develop and implement strategies grounded in evidence-based research. This prepares students for careers in business and industry and graduate education. Students majoring in ComSt will find their career opportunities enhanced in professions requiring applied communication expertise, e.g., human resource management, public relations, training and development, sales management, recruitment, event planning, sales, management, organizational development, business communication, law, and international and intercultural relations. ComSt majors must earn at least 120 credits, with 45 credits at the 300-400 levels, and a minimum of 33 credits in ComSt.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Undergraduate

IELTS

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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B.A. in Advertising

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B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Civil Engineering

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B.S. in Agricultural Business

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B.A., B.S. in Chemistry

B.A., B.S. in Earth Science

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B.S. in Environmental Science

B.S. in Geology

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Iowa State is home to over 28,000 undergraduate students and over 4,400 graduate students and is also home to over 6,500 highly qualified faculty and staff. Iowa State is known worldwide for its excellence in science and technology, discovery and innovation; and its student-centered culture with faculty and staff who are dedicated to student success. Staying true to the university’s Land-Grant mission, Iowa State’s research-based and educational Extension and Outreach programs benefited more than 1 million Iowans in the last year. Integrated in this deep-seeded focus, Iowa State’s research enterprise includes nearly 100 centers and institutes, world-class facilities, and award-winning researchers and scholars.