A bachelor's degree in communication studies is perfect preparation for a career in corporate training, foreign service, law, politics, labor relations, human services, campaign management, event planning, account representation, sales, management, or survey research. All told, the major is designed to augment students' lives and careers through a clearer understanding of the effects of communication and messages in their professional and personal lives. Two communication tracks are offered in their entirety on the Zanesville Campus (some courses will be taught via the Ohio University Learning Network (OULN), which will give students experience with video conferencing technology).

Admission Requirements

Freshmen:
Top 30% of your graduating class and ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 990

OR

Top 50% of your graduating class and ACT score of 23 or SAT score of 1060

Transfers:
2.75 GPA and 48 credit hours
Separate application process

Degree Requirements:

In addition to the General Education requirements and the 192 total hours specified by the University, all majors in the School of Communication Studies must complete (1) seven core courses, (2) two theory courses in the student's concentration and one theory course in one of the other concentrations, (3) one course in research methods, (4) one concentration-specific internship or practicum, (5) one course in advanced presentations, (6) three elective courses in the School, (7) a minimum of 28-hours in a related area approved by a faculty advisor, (8) three consecutive quarters of another language or a Study Abroad experience or three courses emphasizing cultural topics, and (9) two courses in contemporary technology. Only one approved course in the major can be applied toward the University’s Tier II requirements.

Summary

Core Courses

All majors in the School of Communication Studies must complete a 28-hour sequence of seven courses composing a common core of knowledge. This requirement provides all majors with a foundation upon which the area of concentration is built. A grade of C or better is required in each course in the core. The seven core courses are:

Degree Tracks on the Zanesville Campus

Health Communication
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Organizational Communication
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Minor in Communication Studies

Minor Requirements

For more information

Dr. Sheida Shirvani
shirvani@ohio.edu

Dr. Rita Ng
ng@ohio.edu