Communication and Media

Assumption College

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Assumption College

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-May-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 45,100 / Year

Next Intake 17-May-2023

Communication and Media

About

Workshops in journalism, fiction, poetry, and/or autobiography will hone your critical and creative writing skills. At the same time, production courses will give you the chance to learn how to create your own podcasts or radio or TV shows. Participating in an internship (or two) will provide you with experience in the field and the opportunity to work alongside professionals. Taking courses in communication theory will give you the key terms, concepts, and skills those professionals use. All of these learning experiences will be capped in your final year as you collaborate with your classmates to produce a project to present before a live audienceand put on your resume. Assumption also offers a program in Organizational Communication through the Grenon School of Business. When you graduate, youll find that the digital revolution continues to create new opportunities for people who can communicate effectively. Communications majors once felt limited to creative writing, journalism, publishing, and public relations, which continue to provide jobs today. But now, virtually all non-profits, political groups, big businesses and small businesses, sports teams, social justice activists, government agencies, and others need to put across their messages using more than one form of media. This means that most organizations will need communications and media professionals to help them tell their stories. And while no one knows how emerging technologies will transform life in future years, you can feel confident that learning how to master the arts of , writing, production, and the use of emerging technologies as an Assumption Communication and Media major will prepare you to be an effective and successful communicator no matter how the world changes. As a major in Communication and Media, you will learn to read television, radio, and film productions (as well as websites) as constructed texts while developing your voice as a writer and your skills in radio and television production. Majors in Communication and Media can specialize in journalism and professional writing, creative writing, media production, or create their specialization. Several specialty courses also count towards the minor in graphic design. In 2019, 100% of our Communication and Media graduates were employed or enrolled in additional education within six months of graduation. Learning Goals of Major in Communication and Media To pose questions and employ methods specific to the field of communication studies and to explore the implications of these ways of knowing; To read film, audio, and printed texts critically and empathetically, recognizing the significance, quality, and consequences of images and language; To write and speak effectively, exhibiting an awareness of audience; To ask ethical questions about others and ones communication practices and the tensions and consequences that result from various rhetorical decisions; to consider how communication strategies impact students values and ways of being in the world; To gain a more informed and global understanding of cultural and historical differences; To take intellectual risks, synthesize the questions and approaches of the discipline they have learned, and take responsibility for their learning. To become lifelong active and engaged learners.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A personal statement or essay (part of the Common Application)
Official educational records from secondary schools
A letter of recommendation from a School Counselor or Teacher
Standardized test scores (optional). Should you want your test scores included in your application review, the school code for the SAT is 3009 and the ACT code is 1782. Test scores must be submitted directly from the testing center or your school counseling office.
The typical core requirements for admissions includes:
- Four years of English
- Two years of Foreign Language* (Native Language Courses count towards this requirement)
- Three Years of Mathematics
- Two Years of History
- Two Years of Science

English Program Requirements

A complete application to Assumption University includes a completed Common Application, an official transcript, proof of English Proficiency test, and International Financial StatementYou can review our admission requirements for undergraduate students here.

Some students may qualify for an English Proficiency Waiver. If you believe you qualify for an English proficiency waiver, please submit the English Proficiency Waiver Request Form. Proficiency waiver requests must be received by the application deadline and must accompany a complete application

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 45,100 / Year

How to Apply

Apply online. Submit your online application. The following supporting documents are required to complete your application:

Resume in Word or PDF format
Personal Statement in Word or PDF format. Prepare a typed personal essay, approximately 600 words in length, explaining why you would like to pursue a degree (or certificate) in your intended field of study and your qualifications in terms of academic preparation, work experiences, and skills for undertaking such professional study. Please refer to the specific program pages on our website for any further information regarding personal statement instructions.
Three professional letters of recommendation. You will be asked to input their name and email address in the recommenders section of the online application and the form will be automatically sent to them once you submit those fields. These recommendations must be professional (supervisors) or academic (current or former college professors) in nature. Please refer to the program pages on our website for more specific information (some programs only require two letters).
Education Information: You will need to provide official transcripts for all Colleges/Universities attended. Transcripts can be forwarded to the address listed at the end of this checklist.
International Students Only:
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose native or official language is not English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency through one of the following tests:
  - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Assumption's TOEFL code is 3009. Minimum score requirements for the TOEFL 540 paper and 200 computer and 79-80 internet (https://www.ets.org/toefl).
  - IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum score requirements for the IELTS is 6.0 (www.ielts.org).
- Please have your official scores mailed to Assumption University (DI Code: 3009) at the address listed below. If you list your test scores on the application, you are still required to have original test scores forwarded to Graduate Studies. For more information, please visit the TOEFL website (https://www.ets.org/toefl) or IELTS website (www.ielts.org)
- Transcript Evaluations: Transcript evaluations are required for all international applicants who completed their degree at a foreign university to determine U.S. degree equivalency. Transcript evaluations results must be sent directly from the evaluating company to the address listed below. Below are a few suggestions for evaluation companies. Although Assumption University does not endorse these companies, several applicants have found this information to be helpful:
  - Academic Credentials Evaluations Institute, Inc. - www.acei1.com
  - CED (Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.) - www.cedevaluations.com
  - Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. - www.ece.org
  - Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants - www.jsilny.com
  - World Education Services (WES) - www.wes.org

Test Scores. GRE scores are not required.

Evaluation. Once an application is complete, the admissions committee reviews applicants using a holistic approach to assess the potential for completion of the graduate program.

Interview. Some programs require an interview with the Program Director as part of the application process. Visit the academic program of interest to see if your program requires an interview.

"Non-matriculated" student. Students who would like to take courses before or during the application process, if eligible, may do so as a "Non-matriculated" student with permission from the Program Director and completing the Non-matriculated Request Form.

Acceptance. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance in writing from the Graduate Studies office. Some programs allow students to be accepted on a conditional basis.

For specific application requirements of your program of interest, visit the academic program page.

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