Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Studies - Advocacy Studies Undergraduate Programme By James Madison University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication Studies - Advocacy Studies

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Advocacy Studies: This concentration prepares students to understand, critically evaluate and engage the communication theories, processes, media institutions and communication technologies that citizens, political leaders, government officials, public administrators, interest groups and community service organizations use to campaign, deliberate, adjudicate, govern and advocate for social change. Skilled advocates adopt, develop and implement diverse sets of communication strategies that help clients articulate interests and goals, determine social systems and audiences most likely to achieve goals, identify effective media and appropriate goal oriented messages, and develop plans for implementing change. In addition to the 12 hours of required communication studies courses, students studying advocacy must complete the following 18 hours from among the depth requirements. The school also recommends that students enroll in an internship during their junior or senior year. Career Opportunities and Marketable Skills Students of communication studies develop skill competencies required for effective interaction and leadership in communities, workplaces and groups. Some of these skills include: Speaking Interacting in small groups Using nonverbal communication skills such as use of space, voice, gaze and facial expressions Constructing persuasive messages and campaigns Using computers for word processing, statistical analysis, desktop publishing, graphic design, web page construction and browsing the Internet Analyzing communication at all levels including interpersonal, small group and organizational Persuading successfully Using language effectively Writing effectively Mediating and resolving conflicts Listening and problem solving Such careers are part of the following fields: Consulting Entertainment Hospitality Industry Management Personnel Politics Sales Teaching Study in communication studies also serves as valuable pre-professional preparation for graduate and professional studies in the following fields: Communication Counseling Law Management Ministry Students who study communication studies acquire skills that enable them to interact with others effectively. These skills include: Speaking in front of groups Interacting effectively in small groups Using nonverbal communication skills such as use of space, voice, eyes and facial expressions Constructing persuasive messages and campaigns Using computers for word processing, statistical analysis, desktop publishing, graphic design, web page construction and browsing the Internet Analyzing communication problems at the organizational level Persuading successfully Using language effectively Writing effectively Mediating and resolving conflicts.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Advocacy Studies: This concentration prepares students to understand, critically evaluate and engage the communication theories, processes, media institutions and communication technologies that citizens, political leaders, government officials, public administrators, interest groups and community service organizations use to campaign, deliberate, adjudicate, govern and advocate for social change. Skilled advocates adopt, develop and implement diverse sets of communication strategies that help clients articulate interests and goals, determine social systems and audiences most likely to achieve goals, identify effective media and appropriate goal oriented messages, and develop plans for implementing change. In addition to the 12 hours of required communication studies courses, students studying advocacy must complete the following 18 hours from among the depth requirements. The school also recommends that students enroll in an internship during their junior or senior year. Career Opportunities and Marketable Skills Students of communication studies develop skill competencies required for effective interaction and leadership in communities, workplaces and groups. Some of these skills include: Speaking Interacting in small groups Using nonverbal communication skills such as use of space, voice, gaze and facial expressions Constructing persuasive messages and campaigns Using computers for word processing, statistical analysis, desktop publishing, graphic design, web page construction and browsing the Internet Analyzing communication at all levels including interpersonal, small group and organizational Persuading successfully Using language effectively Writing effectively Mediating and resolving conflicts Listening and problem solving Such careers are part of the following fields: Consulting Entertainment Hospitality Industry Management Personnel Politics Sales Teaching Study in communication studies also serves as valuable pre-professional preparation for graduate and professional studies in the following fields: Communication Counseling Law Management Ministry Students who study communication studies acquire skills that enable them to interact with others effectively. These skills include: Speaking in front of groups Interacting effectively in small groups Using nonverbal communication skills such as use of space, voice, eyes and facial expressions Constructing persuasive messages and campaigns Using computers for word processing, statistical analysis, desktop publishing, graphic design, web page construction and browsing the Internet Analyzing communication problems at the organizational level Persuading successfully Using language effectively Writing effectively Mediating and resolving conflicts.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
120+
81+
58+
Applicants can have the grade equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: PBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 550.

Jan-2000

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