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Youngstown State University

Youngstown , Ohio ,United States

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Media Track

Our Media Track was developed in conjunction with new courses in media relations writing, media relations campaigns, and media analysis. The goal of this track is to provide students with practical, hands-on experience with media relations applications and strategies, new media technologies, and current and emerging mass communication practices. This track provides professional skills in media management and public relations. You will be introduced to old and new technologies as well as more challenging issues related to research of new communication technologies.

Media analysis (CMST 4898) will teach you to critically analyze media messages; explore how political, social, and economic forces affect media messages; and discuss how media content affects media users. In media relations writing (CMST 3757) and media relations campaigns (CMST 3717), you will learn how to write press releases and ad content for different types of media and how to plan and implement a public relations, marketing, and advertising campaign using a variety of mass media outlets. Because media relations campaigns and information technology skills are often applied in business settings, you will take a course in organizational cultures (CMST 4859) to prepare you to use your media skills in diverse organizational settings.

Students majoring in communication studies must successfully complete all core courses and one of the specified tracks for a total of 39 semester hours in CMST. Students must complete 18 credits of 3000- and 4000-level courses in the CMST major. Students must also complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, including the completion of an approved academic minor. 

Intakes

  • Jan
  • March
  • Aug

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

The Office of Human Resources at Youngstown State University is committed to advancing the University's mission by recruiting, supporting, and retaining employees to achieve excellence as a student-centered, community engaged educational institution through strategic leadership and service of the highest quality. Youngstown State University is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse employment and educational environment. Central to this commitment is the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and staff that bring a diversity of background, experience, and perspectives to the University. Please use the following resources to assist in the recruitment and selection process.

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PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants from overseas must submit the following information well in advance of the desired date of admission. Admission is possible during all terms provided the deadline for application is met. Students must attend the mandatory new international student orientation.

 A completed application form, a $45 non-refundable application fee and submission of all required supplemental items.
Applicants seeking F-1 or J-1 (student) non-immigrant status must submit certification of sufficient financial resources available for education and living expenses while attending the University.
 Official credentials and transcripts from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities that the student has attended, including subjects studied, grades, and a key to the grading system. If credentials are not in English, official translations will be required.
Transfer credits may be granted for courses taken at U.S. and overseas accredited institutions only if an official syllabus or course description is provided; evaluation of transfer credit will be made prior to the start of classes. Applicants must present evidence of academic excellence with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and disciplinary good standing at the previous institution.  Some YSU programs may have higher grade point average requirements.
Transfer applicants must submit all college official transcripts prior to the I-20 issuance.
Applicants who have a grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) may be considered for Special Admission.  The applicant will be required to submit additional supporting materials in their application for consideration, at the discretion of the International Programs Office Special Admissions Committee.
 English Language Proficiency - Applicants whose education is from an English-medium secondary or post-secondary institution in certain countries may exempt from the standardized English proficiency testing requirement. See Information on International English Proficiency. International students who graduate from an English medium secondary school in the United States may be exempt from submitting English Language Proficiency test score.
All other undergraduate applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English language with official test scores on one of the following:

 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 67 or higher on the Internet Based TOEFL test (IBT) sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
 International English Language Testing System  (IELTS)a minimum score of 6.0 composite (with at least 5.0 on each subscale) 
 SAT: minimum score of 920 
 ACT: minimum score of 17
 PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): 50  
 Duolingo English Test (DET) : 95
Successful completion of 24 semester hours of college-level coursework from an accredited English-medium college in the United States or another country where English is an official language.