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Study Communication in the United States

Communication studies examine how people, organisations and media exchange information – public relations, journalism, corporate and intercultural communication, rhetoric and digital media.

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  1. Certificate

    Healthcare Information Technology Certificate

    California State University, San Marcos 🇺🇸 San Marcos, California, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    English, Rhetoric and Composition, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  3. Master

    Composition - Emphasis (Masters) (Music)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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  4. Specialisation

    Composition (Speciality)

    Eckerd College 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Arts (MA) in English (Rhetoric and Composition Specialization)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Communication (B.A.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Rhetoric and Writing - Doctor of Philosophy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Health Information Technology (Certificate) (Career Studies Certificates)

    Danville Community College 🇺🇸 Danville, United States

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  10. Major

    Rhetorical Studies (c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  11. Major

    Music (emphases in Music Education, Performance, Composition, or Ministry) (Undergraduate major)

    Vanguard University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Costa Mesa, United States

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  12. Minor

    Rhetoric (Minor)

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    College Composition (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Music Composition (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  16. Master

    Composition Program (BFA, MFA) (Program/Degree)

    CalArts 🇺🇸 Valencia, California, United States

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  17. Certificate

    English Composition II (Certificate) (English)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  18. Master

    San Bernardino, MA, 48, English Composition (Applied Linguistics & Teaching English as a Second Language), 15081

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  19. Minor

    Writing and Rhetoric (Minor)

    Texas A&M International University 🇺🇸 Laredo, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Basic Composition (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  21. Major

    Writing and Rhetoric, Program in (Major)

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Rhetoric/Composition/Linguistics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Study Communication in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 226 universities and colleges offer 458 Communication programmes: 70 Bachelor, 78 Master and 29 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Chicago, Oakland and Pittsburgh. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and DePaul University.

Degrees in Communication

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Communication builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Communication, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Communication programmes?

The directory lists 458 Communication programmes at 226 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Chicago and Oakland.

How long does it take to study Communication?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Communication programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, DePaul University, Carnegie Mellon University and Kent State University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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