Communication Studies, BA

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa

University Rank:#901

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,330 / hours

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2022

Communication Studies, BA

About

Courses in this discipline offer the knowledge and skills that are essential to becoming a leader in a complex world. Students learn to analyze, evaluate, and critique human communication practices in a variety of contexts. They also develop the intellectual resources needed to articulate their own ideas and to communicate them effectively with others.

Co-Curricular Student Activities

The department supports a diversified program of co-curricular student activities in competitive speaking and individual events, argument, and debate and in peer consulting through the Speaking Studio. Members of the Alabama Forensic Council participate in regional and national intercollegiate competitions. Students in the Alabama Debate Society participate in high school debate outreach as well as exhibitions. Students in the Public Speaking Program may compete for the Oscar Newton Outstanding Speaker Prize, as well as for the coveted Holle Award for Excellence in Public Speaking. Majors who meet the requirements for membership in Lambda Pi Eta are invited to join the honor society and to participate in its service activities.

Accelerated Masters Program (AMP) in Communication Studies

Open to eligible communication studies majors, students admitted into this program are able to earn both the BA and MA in communication studies at The University of Alabama in five years. For the highly motivated and academically gifted student, this program offers several distinct advantages:

Faster, more economical plan of study than earning the two degrees separately
Richer undergraduate degree experience, fewer unrelated core courses, and more courses in the communication studies major
Stronger mentoring relationship with the communication studies faculty
Greater opportunity to develop understanding of the field in preparation for advanced graduate study

Students may apply for admission into this program, after completing 91 semester hours with a 3.3 GPA or better, through the Graduate School admission process. Admission to the Graduate School will be granted if the student has (a) met all the admission criteria for the graduate program, (b) completed three-fourths of the hours required for the major and the minor, and (c) been recommended for admission by the department. Upon admission to the Graduate School, the student will be allowed to take graduate-level courses and begin a program of study leading to the Master of Arts in communication studies. Once enrolled in AMP, communication studies students may count up to 10 hours of credit dually (toward both degrees).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The undergraduate international admissions office will review the applicant’s transcripts within the context of the school, curriculum and country.
GPA will be calculated on all coursework, not just core subjects. UA considers applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission.
UA will accept unofficial transcripts for admission purposes. These can be emailed or uploaded by the student.
- If a student applies with unofficial documents, we MUST receive the official documents directly from the school or testing authority by July 1 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission.
- Any student who does not provide official copies will not be able to enroll for courses.
- If a student’s official documents are not available by that time, exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Students requesting an exception must email [email protected] before the deadline to be considered.
For academic admission, students must meet the English proficiency requirement. For more information see UA’s English Language Proficiency page.
Students who meet the academic and financial qualifications, but do not meet the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score requirement may apply for conditional admission.
- Conditionally admitted students will begin their studies in the English Language Institute and then enter directly into their academic coursework once they have satisfied English proficiency.
- For more information see UA’s conditional admission page.
Students requiring F-1 and J-1 visas must also send documentation in order to secure an I-20 or DS-2010.
Successful candidates for UA will have completed a college preparatory curriculum.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

The undergraduate international admissions office will review the applicant’s transcripts within the context of the school, curriculum and country.
GPA will be calculated on all coursework, not just core subjects. UA considers applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission.
UA will accept unofficial transcripts for admission purposes. These can be emailed or uploaded by the student.
- If a student applies with unofficial documents, we MUST receive the official documents directly from the school or testing authority by July 1 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission.
- Any student who does not provide official copies will not be able to enroll for courses.
- If a student’s official documents are not available by that time, exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Students requesting an exception must email [email protected] before the deadline to be considered.
For academic admission, students must meet the English proficiency requirement. For more information see UA’s English Language Proficiency page.
Students who meet the academic and financial qualifications, but do not meet the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score requirement may apply for conditional admission.
- Conditionally admitted students will begin their studies in the English Language Institute and then enter directly into their academic coursework once they have satisfied English proficiency.
- For more information see UA’s conditional admission page.
Students requiring F-1 and J-1 visas must also send documentation in order to secure an I-20 or DS-2010.
Successful candidates for UA will have completed a college preparatory curriculum.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Copy of your passport
Relevant visa and immigration documents (This includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)
Unofficial transcript copies from every secondary school you have attended. This includes academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work.
- Include an English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.
- Students graduating high school in Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia or Sierra Leone must submit a copy of their WASSCE results and scratch card information (serial number and PIN) in order to complete their application.
Students that graduated 6 or more months ago should also provide a brief statement listing any academic activities since graduation (including any post-secondary coursework at institutions inside or outside of the US, English language programs, study abroad programs, etc.) List name(s) of the institutions and dates of attendance. If you have no additional academic activities, please write a short statement that speaks to your activities during the gap period. In the statement, please include the following and send to International Admissions at [email protected]:
- Full Name
- Address
- High School/Secondary School
- Graduation Date

Communication Studies, BA

The University of Alabama

United States of America, Tuscaloosa

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