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United States of America, Aberdeen

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Western Connecticut State University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Midtown campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Aug-2022 31-Aug-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 12,643 / Semester

Apply Date 31-Aug-2022

Next Intake 29-Aug-2022

Communication

About

The Department of Communication and Media Arts at Western Connecticut State University is committed to teaching the theory, ethics, and skills necessary to expand and deepen students"™ participation in a globalized world.

Shared by all of the program areas is an emphasis on the enhancement of capacities for observation, critical appraisal, and expression. Students will be positioned to pursue careers in public service, media campaigns, advocating for the underserved, organizational relations, broadcasting, filmmaking, scriptwriting, and law, among others.

Objectives

To accomplish this mission, the Department of Communication and Media Arts:

Offers high-quality undergraduate courses and programs in communication and media theory including digital media production and public communication.
Emphasizes development of the four modes of communication (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as media production techniques throughout the undergraduate curriculum to enhance students"™ ability to understand and create appropriate, creative and effective interaction and media.
Provides a personalized learning environment for students through faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects, video productions, and internships.
Prepares students for graduate education in media arts, communication and related fields.
Assists students in identifying appropriate classes, learning opportunities and careers through attentive advising.
Fosters the growth and development of faculty and their students through supporting research, attendance at professional meetings, and presentation and publication of scholarly work.
Collaborates with media-industry professionals in the tri-state area to support professional growth of faculty as well as internship opportunities for students.

The Department of Communication employs a variety of resources designed to help students improve their ability to participate in and evaluate the communication process. The department's curriculum provides a balance of theory and practice that can be applied to personal relationships, business, media and other communication environments.

Students who major in communication or media arts prepare for graduate studies or careers directly related to: small group interaction in settings such as social service agencies and corporations; media use, creation, performance, analysis and criticism; and related fields that require public speaking and application or analysis of interpersonal and public speaking skills.

Goal 1: History/Theory:

The ability to competently and effectively articulate the historical development of communication theorizing provides a framework for the critical evaluation and practice of communication processes.

Outcomes:

1a. Students will identify and compare major theories across the history of communication research.

1b. Students will appraise conceptual approaches to communication processes.

1c. Students will write an in-depth paper based on the exploration of communication theories.

1d. Students will complete an in-class comprehensive oral and visual presentation.

Goal 2: Ethics:

Students are able to analyze the contribution of communication theory and skills in understanding social landscapes, and how they are formed by differences in cultural, racial, ethnic, sex, sexuality, and class identities.

Outcomes:

2a. Student will demonstrate an understanding of major perspectives on ethical responsibility in communication.

2b. Students will critique the limitations of ethical theory as applied to communication research.

2c. Students will defend and analyze independently developed ethical perspectives.

Goal 3: Critical Assessment:

Students are able to critically assess communication phenomena.

Outcomes:

3a. Students will interpret and contrast theoretical and practice-based approaches to the study of communication phenomena.

3b. Students will criticize communication phenomena in/through the production of text and media-based examinations of complex problems in the field.

3c. Students will judge the value and efficacy of approaches to the study and practice of communication.

Goal 4: Skills and Creative Production:

Students are able to effectively engage in the production and presentation of multi-media communication phenomena.

Outcomes:

4a. Students will identify how communication phenomena change within differing media environments.

4b. Students will contrast and compare the uses and limitations of communication media to effectively engage audiences.

4c. Students will identify and define key concepts.

4d. Students can identify and applying technical terms.

4e. Students are proficient in orally and presenting their work.

4f. Students are proficient in hands-on production and workflow.

4g. Students are knowledgeable in submitting work to festivals and competitions.

Goal 5: Social Responsibility:

Students are able to reflect on and appraise the importance of social connection and the values of diverse communities.

Outcomes:

5a. Students will apply an understanding of culture to contrast differential forms of participation in varied social institutions.

5b. Students will analyze the ways in which communication phenomena contribute to the creation and sustainment of communities.

5c. Students will evaluate and reflect on how difference constitutes diverse communities.

Goal 6: Civic Responsibility and Diversity:

Students are exposed to opportunities for community participation and interaction in a wide-range of contexts.

Outcomes:

6a. Students appreciate and engage with the local community.

6b. Students understand intercultural understanding.

6c. Students understand the interconnectivity of global communication, community, and culture.

6d. Students understand the importance of personal responsibility and good citizenship.

Goal 7: Applied Experience:

Students are able to employ relevant media production equipment and technology.

Outcomes:

7a. Students are exposed to real-world production environments through field trips and internships.

7b. Students are provided current and relevant production tools and environments.

7c. Students are able to identify problems, trouble-shoot, execute solutions, and evaluate

Disciplines

Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum GPA of B or 3.0
Rank in class (Top 35% of class)

Official high school transcript
First quarter senior year grades
Resume of activities and/or two letters of recommendation

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,643 / Semester

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Applications are due by MARCH 1 to enter in the Fall Semester and OCTOBER 1 to enter in the Spring Semester. Late applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

International students who are already studying in the US should apply as transfer students. Graduate students should follow the instructions for graduate admissions. To apply, you will need to submit the following documents:

Online application

Medical forms
Personal Essay explaining your reasons for seeking admission OR on a topic of your choice

Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or employers – OPTIONAL

Official Test Scores. All applicants, including those from English-speaking countries, must show proof of proficiency in English by taking one of the following tests. We recommend that native English speakers take the SAT or ACT and non-native speakers take the TOEFL or IELTS. The accepted tests and the required minimum scores are as follows:
- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): Applicants must score at least a 510 on the Critical Reading (CR) and a 510 on the Writing (W) sections.
- ACT: (American College Test):
  Applicants must score a 21 on the English and a 21 on the optional Writing sections.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): There are three different formats. The required score depends on the format you take. Applicants must score a 79 on the Internet Based Test (IBT), a 213 on the Computer Based Test (CBT) or a 550 on the paper based test (PB)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Applicants must score at least a 6.
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): Applicants must score at least a 77.

High School and University Diplomas and Transcripts with Foreign Credit Evaluation Students must submit their high school diploma, high school transcript, and university transcript (if the student has prior college coursework). If you attended high school or college outside of the U.S, your documents MUST be evaluated by one of the following agencies or through opens in a new windowSpanTran. Students with no prior college coursework may submit a document by document evaluation. Students who have taken university courses must submit a course by course transcript evaluation of all courses taken abroad.

Affidavit of Support opens in a new window(Download the 2021-2022 form)opens PDF file Students must show proof of adequate financial support to pay for their tuition and living expenses while in the U.S. Applicants should have the affidavit form signed by a bank representative in their country and must submit ORIGINAL bank statements, dated no more than 6 months before their anticipated start date, showing the required amount of support.

$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee The fee can paid by Check or Money Order in US Dollars and sent to Office of University Admissions Western Connecticut State University 181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810 Applicants may also pay by credit card by submitting a credit card authorization formopens PDF file . DO NOT SEND CASH.

ACCEPTED STUDENTS ALREADY IN THE U.S. (TRANSFER STUDENTS):
If you already have valid F-1 student status by being enrolled at another school, college or university in the United States, you will have to complete a required Transfer Verification Form. Once this is done and you confirm this with our International Services Coordinator, the international student advisor at your current school will need to release your SEVIS record to WCSU. Your new WCSU I-20, endorsed for pending transfer, is mailed to you as soon as the release date for your SEVIS record (as determined by your previous school) is reached. Once you are enrolled at WCSU and we have confirmed your registration, the transfer process will be completed. If you are in initial F-1 status, a new I-20 will be issued to you. You must report to the International Services Office within 15 days of your arrival.