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Communication Studies, B.A. in

Effective communication is consistently one of the most sought after skills by employers across industries. At West Chester University, we prepare our Communication Studies students with the talent, knowledge, and understanding to be leaders in our rapidly changing world. The Communication Studies (COM) major at West Chester University teaches students to observe, interpret, and evaluate human communication in a wide variety of contexts. Students explore the “how” of human interaction by studying a series of questions including: How do people form and send messages to one another? How do we interpret and act on the messages we receive? How do we create and maintain personal relationships with others? How do we construct a compelling argument and influence others? How do we resolve conflict? By addressing these questions and focusing on oral communication as a skill transferable across all careers, our students are highly sought after in every field when they graduate. AT WCU, what you do outside the classroom is just as important as what you do in it.

Get Involved:

Forensics Speech and Debate Team
Lambda Pi Eta national communications studies honor society
Media Advisory Board
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The Quad (student newspaper)
Ram Center
Serpentine (yearbook)
Students in Communication
WCU Studios
WCU Weekly
West Chester University Radio (WCUR)

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Twardowski Career Development Center on campus offers job and internship postings, resume and cover letter assistance, and more...
Please visit the Twardowski Career Development Center which has lots of great career planning resources, including:

Information on Jobs and internships posted daily. Access state-wide and national networks of other jobs all in one convenient location! Internships and Jobs Link: Internship and Job Resources
Resources for developing Resumes and Cover Letters: Resume & Cover Letter Resources
And other services, many available online: Twardowski Career Development Center
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PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
If in English, transcripts/exam results should be sent directly by your school to the Office of Admissions. Official translations would also need to be sent to the Office of Admissions if transcripts/exam results are not in English. Test results - IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, or Duolingo need to be sent directly by the testing agency to the Office of Admissions.
Proof of English language proficiency via one of the following options:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Applicants must score a minimum of 80 on the internet based test (ibt) or a minimum of 550 on the written test. SAT or ACT scores can also be submitted and will be considered as a supplement to the TOEFL. The TOEFL institution code for West Chester University is 2659.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
Applicants must receive an overall IELTS score at band 6.0 or above, and minimum scores of 6.0 for speaking, listening, reading and writing are preferred.
Duolingo
Applicants must receive an overall Duolingo score of 105 or above.
Completion of ELS Level 112
WCU is proud to partner with ELS Language Centers to offer conditional admission to eligible students. Once ELS Level 112 is successfully completed, enrollment at WCU as a degree-seeking student is possible.
Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
Attention Education Majors: In order to become certified as a teacher in Pennsylvania, you must be a US citizen or US permanent resident.

*It is the applicant's responsibility to supply the Office of Admissions with the necessary documents to complete their application. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to withdraw an application if the required information is not received.

West Chester University

West Chester , Pennsylvania ,United States