Study Communication, Communication Studies Concentration (B.A.) at University of Memphis in the USA, College of Communication and Fine Arts
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Communication, Communication Studies Concentration (B.A.)

USA

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What will I learn?

The Major (33-37 hours)Major Core (6 hours)All students must takeCOMM 2100 - Communication Inquiry Credit Hours: (3)COMM 2381 - Oral Communication Credit Hours: (3) (included in the University General Education Program)NoteA 2.0 cumulative GPA and a grade no lower than a C- is required for all courses completed in the major. In addition, all students must fulfill the requirements for one of the following concentrations:Communication Studies (31 hours):COMM 2101 - Media Literacy Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3001 - Rhetoric/Civic Controversy Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3100 - Communication Ethics Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3330 - Communication Research Methods Credit Hours: 4COMM 4381 - Senior Capstone Credit Hours: (3)Plus Three Courses From One of the Following Focus Areas:Professional & Relational CommunicationCOMM 3012 - Health Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3322 - Persuasion and Influence Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3341 - Discussion Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3342 - Communication and Leadership Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3561 - Gender in Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4011 - Communication in Organizations Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4014 - Communication on the Internet Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4015 - Health Literacy Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4016 - Public Health Campaigns Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4340 - Listening Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4341 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4342 - Small Group Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4363 - Dialogue Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4364 - Gender and Social Change Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4373 - Interracial Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4375 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4380 - Communication and Conflict Credit Hours: (3)Political and Civic EngagementCOMM 3321 - Argumentation and Advocacy Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3322 - Persuasion and Influence Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3360 - Rhetoric of Pop Culture Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3361 - African-American Rhetoric Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3362 - Rhetoric in Southern Culture Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3561 - Gender in Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4013 - Political Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4360 - Rhetoric of Social Movements Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4364 - Gender and Social Change Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4365 - Place/Community/Communication Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4373 - Interracial Communication Credit Hours: (3)Media & CultureCOMM 1851 - Introduction to Film Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3003 - Television and Culture Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3322 - Persuasion and Influence Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3360 - Rhetoric of Pop Culture Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3800 - Media Industries Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3820 - Broadcast Prep and Performance Credit Hours: (3)COMM 3821 - Audio Narratives Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4014 - Communication on the Internet Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4811 - The Internet and New Media Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4850 - Film History I Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4851 - Film History II Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4853 - Documentary Form Film Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4854 - Documentary Form Broadcasting Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4856 - Gender and Film Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4858 - Contemporary Cinema Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4859 - Monster Films Credit Hours: (3)COMM 4223 - Entertainment, Media and Health Credit Hours: 3

Which department am I in?

College of Communication and Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,000.00 per year
Late Fee - $200
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,000.00 per year
Late Fee - $200
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Memphis Main Campus

3720 Alumni Ave,

Memphis,

Tennessee,

38152, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

  • Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the students academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
  • Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.

All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:

A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:

  • TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
  • IELTS - 6
  • PTE - 50
  • DUOLINGO - 95

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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