BA in Communication
There is no greater tool in the world than successful communication in all forms—written, spoken and conceptual. The Ohio State University’s School of Communication provides students with the training and skills to harness the power of communication. The program emphasizes the power and influence of communication on society and equips students with practical and analytical skills and knowledge related to communication principles—how to understand audiences, shape messages and interact with individuals and technologies. Graduates of the program have a broad knowledge of contemporary communication challenges and are equipped to apply their knowledge and understanding to a variety of practical situations.
Campus Information
Columbus
Columbus is the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, with a vibrant blend of arts and culture; inspired culinary, fashion, music and entertainment scenes; exciting collegiate and professional sports; and an open, entrepreneurial spirit.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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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
Students in new media and communication technology are prepared for careers as managers of technology-based communication campaigns, social media specialists, usability analysts, online content developers, and web and multimedia designers.
Graduates of strategic communication train for careers in business and management or as communication specialists in organizations. They can find employment as public relations specialists, communication campaign and information managers, and communication consultants.
PSW Opportunity
- 12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
University transcripts
- Students must provide official academic records (transcripts) of all previous academic course work when applying for admission. All documents must be certified by a school administrator or an American Embassy or Consular Official. A literal English translation certified by an appropriate school official, official translator, or U.S. embassy or consulate official must be attached to documents not originally issued in English.
- For all university coursework up to the time of application, students must have achieved a minimum GPA of at least the equivalent of a 3.0 (B average) in the U.S. grading system.
- To be eligible to apply for an exchange study:
- Students must be formally selected for nomination by their home university and be in good academic standing.
- Graduate students must have the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.
Proof of English language proficiency
- Demonstrated English language proficiency is required and can be demonstrated by submitting one of the following:
- An official score of at least 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- An official score of at least 79 on the internet-based TOEFL
- An official score of at least 6.5 on the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam for undergraduate students, or a 7.0 for graduate students
- Effective immediately, Ohio State no longer accepts TOEFL or IELTS scores sent only via paper score reports. In addition to sending a paper score report, please arrange early in the application process to have the TOEFL score report sent electronically to Ohio State by the testing agency. Ohio State's institution code is #1592.
- Please note: these admissions standards are subject to future change. Every effort will be made to update this website as needed.
- All tests must have been taken within the last two years.
- Some graduate programs may require a higher level of English language proficiency for courses offered in their department.
- Applicants who are citizens of or who have received a bachelor's degree from one of the following countries are exempt from the English proficiency requirement: Australia, Belize, the British Caribbean, and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Scotland, the United States, and Wales.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
145720 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 70 USD
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