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USA, Pennsylvania
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1933
Total Students: 4,500 +
Int. Students: 126 +
Main Campus Address
84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, USA
As a Communication Studies major or minor, you'll gain the skills and hands-on experience you need to take your place among tomorrow's communication leaders.
Why Study Communication Studies at Wilkes?
From your first day, you'll get hands-on opportunities to operate state-of-the-art equipment used in television, radio, public relations and journalism. Faculty and staff mentors will work with you to tailor one of our four specializations to meet your interests. A strong theoretical foundation matched with practical courses and experiences will prepare you for a range of careers or graduate school.
You'll also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience outside of the classroom through involvement in our student-run newspaper, public relations agency, cable TV channel and radio station, or our speech and debate team.
Whether you aspire to tell inspiring stories or influence the next generation of audiences, Wilkes prepares future professional communicators to succeed in an ever-changing and dynamic industry.
The strategic communication concentration, which blends theory with practice, focuses on the ways in which organizations use interpersonal and ever-evolving media channels to establish mutually beneficial relationships and to accomplish specific goals. Students in this concentration will gain real world experience working with businesses and nonprofit organizations. Students will also focus on learning the theories and ethical practices of strategic communication, persuasion and public relations while developing a range of communication skills appropriate for professional settings.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 37,994
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 43,496
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 43,496
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 37,994
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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