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BA in Communication Studies

Susquehanna University


Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Communication, Journalism

Duration

4 Years

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

At Susquehanna, you’ll learn the foundational skills of all communication disciplines, as well as the integral theories and ethics that bind them all together. As a communication studies major, you will prepare for graduate study or a career in qualitative research, critical theory, or interpersonal communications. With plenty of on-campus media outlets, you can sharpen all your communications skills at Susquehanna.

Explore the world of communication

Gain a broad view of mass communication or target a couple of disciplines to master with the communication studies major.

  • You’ll learn the principles of professional communication and digital media, media law and ethics, graphic design, and public speaking.
  • You will also study the ways we communicate with each other, including group communication, intercultural communication, and listening.

With Susquehanna’s renowned study-abroad program, you won’t just learn in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to study with professional communicators and researchers. This worldly perspective will help you be a better communicator after graduation.

Campus Opportunities

During your time at Susquehanna, you can practice your communication skills with our many clubs and publications.

  • The Quill —student newspaper
  • The Lanthorn —Susquehanna’s yearbook
  • WQSU-FM—on-campus radio station
  • Flagship —publication for creative work and photography
  • Lambda Pi Eta—official honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA)
  • Public Relations Student Society of America
  • Association of Women in Sports Media
  • Marketing Club

About the School

Our students thrive, and you will too, as you are mentored by professors who are both experts in their fields and exceptional teachers. Coursework at Susquehanna is intense — you will enjoy personalized attention from your faculty as they help you learn and develop the skills you need to be a job and/or graduate school ready.

Many schools talk about study abroad but at Susquehanna, everyone does it. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to global experiences and cultural competence through our innovative Global Opportunities (GO) program.

Mission

We educate students for productive, creative, and reflective lives of achievement, leadership, and service in a diverse, dynamic and interdependent world.

Academics

You'll choose from more than 100 majors and minors, as well as pre-professional programs and an interdisciplinary honors program.

The School of the Arts, School of Humanities, School of Natural & Social Sciences and the AACSB accredited Sigmund Weis School of Business offer Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music degrees.

You'll benefit from our exceptional faculty and small classes that facilitate participation. Our innovative curriculum encourages breadth and depth of study as you develop your skillset, and participation in our Global Opportunities program develops your cultural competence.

In essence, the world is open to you when you choose Susquehanna University.

Susquehanna is an accredited, not-for-profit institution which means that our programs are both certified and recognized for their excellence. Our accreditations include the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the American Chemical Society, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We're also a member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges.

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