Civic Communication and Media

The program in Civic Communication and Media (CCM) focuses on communicative practices and technologies that foster engagement in civic life. Informed by theories and histories of public discourse, CCM courses are designed to develop thinkers who understand dynamics of communication and media change and who can apply their insights to contemporary problems.

Those who pursue the major or minor in Civic Communication and Media have the opportunity to explore how people devise and use media—whether speeches or tweets—to engage the world, to define and negotiate controversies, to construct identity and community, to develop and circulate arguments, and to effect change. In addition students who select this major will examine rhetorical practices through which individuals and groups establish, maintain and challenge structures of power in civic life.

• International applicants must submit a photocopy of the name/photo page of their passport showing their image and the correct spelling of their name.
• An international applicant must demonstrate their English language proficiency to satisfy immigration policies. Proficiency may be demonstrated through any one of the following methods.
  • International Applicants Whose Native Language is English Applicants who are fluent in English because it is their first language, need not take any further action to demonstrate proficiency. This includes, but is not limited to, applicants who are from Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand or who coupled a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a country where the primary and dominant language is English and English was the language of instruction of the school.
  • Official TOEFL of 88 or IELTS of 6.5. The TOEFL code for Willamette is 4954.
• Financial Requirements Applicants must be able to show they have sufficient resources to fund educational and living expenses for one year of the program and provide the following:
  • A completed Statement of Financial Responsibility form
  • Official bank verification of funds (written in English), showing that you and/or your sponsor have sufficient resources to cover educational and living expenses for one year of the program, or
  • A financial guarantee letter from any government scholarship you have been awarded.

If your native language is not English, Willamette University requires you to submit scores from one of the following tests. Scores can be sent directly from the testing agency to the university. These tests can be waived if the primary language of instruction at your high school has been English.

Step 1: Begin the undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate application.

Step 2: Upload your high school and/or university transcripts or final examination results.

Step 3: Indicate how you meet PNCA’s English language proficiency requirements.

Step 5: Submit your application

Step 6: If you are accepted and you decide to enroll, order a transcript evaluation.