School of Communication Studies
School of Communication Studies
The communication studies program involves the study and practice of human communication. Coursework examines intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and public communication in various organizations and professions. We study human communication processes through language, nonverbal, argumentation and persuasive interactions. The traditions of humanistic and social scientific communication theory are infused into the program.
Undergraduate communication studies majors will complete a 15-hour core and select one of four concentrations of 15 hours in the 45-credit major. The concentrations are applied communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication and public communication.
Admission to the Pre-COMM and COMM Majors
To be admitted to the Pre-COMM major, students must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA. Transfer students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA from their previous colleges and students who meet Kent State’s admission standards as entering freshmen also will be admitted to the Pre-COMM major.
To be admitted to the communication studies major, students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or higher in COMM 20000, pass the
grammar requirement and have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA. Students will remain as Pre-COMM majors until these standards are met.
Students must pass the grammar test with a score of 680 or higher or earn a minimum grade of C (2.00) in COMM 21000. If they fail to earn a minimum grade of C (2.00) or better in COMM 21000 after three attempts, they are not permitted to continue in the program.
The COMM Program
The program in communication studies is intended to enable students to lead meaningful and productive lives in interpersonal, organizational and public settings, and to prepare for a variety of careers in the professions of government, public or social service, business, industry and counseling. For those intending to continue with graduate study, the program leads to careers in college or university teaching and advanced positions in the public and private sectors.
Graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees also are available. These are described in the Graduate Schools Catalog.
Scholarships and Awards
Among scholarships and awards available to students in the School of Communication Studies are the Pierce Memorial Award, the Michael Dubetz Scholarship and the Rebecca and Alan Rubin Endowed Scholarship.
Activities and Organizations
The Kent Communication Society is an undergraduate association open to all. Students also may earn membership (by superior academic performance) in Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society. Membership in Pi Kappa Delta, national forensics honor fraternity, may be awarded and academic credit can be earned for intercollegiate forensics participation. Information on any of these programs can be obtained in room 123 Taylor Hall or at the school homepage: http://www.kent.edu/comm/.
Undergraduate communication studies majors will complete a 15-hour core and select one of four concentrations of 15 hours in the 45-credit major. The concentrations are applied communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication and public communication.
Admission to the Pre-COMM and COMM Majors
To be admitted to the Pre-COMM major, students must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA. Transfer students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA from their previous colleges and students who meet Kent State’s admission standards as entering freshmen also will be admitted to the Pre-COMM major.
To be admitted to the communication studies major, students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or higher in COMM 20000, pass the
grammar requirement and have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA. Students will remain as Pre-COMM majors until these standards are met.
Students must pass the grammar test with a score of 680 or higher or earn a minimum grade of C (2.00) in COMM 21000. If they fail to earn a minimum grade of C (2.00) or better in COMM 21000 after three attempts, they are not permitted to continue in the program.
The COMM Program
The program in communication studies is intended to enable students to lead meaningful and productive lives in interpersonal, organizational and public settings, and to prepare for a variety of careers in the professions of government, public or social service, business, industry and counseling. For those intending to continue with graduate study, the program leads to careers in college or university teaching and advanced positions in the public and private sectors.
Graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees also are available. These are described in the Graduate Schools Catalog.
Scholarships and Awards
Among scholarships and awards available to students in the School of Communication Studies are the Pierce Memorial Award, the Michael Dubetz Scholarship and the Rebecca and Alan Rubin Endowed Scholarship.
Activities and Organizations
The Kent Communication Society is an undergraduate association open to all. Students also may earn membership (by superior academic performance) in Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society. Membership in Pi Kappa Delta, national forensics honor fraternity, may be awarded and academic credit can be earned for intercollegiate forensics participation. Information on any of these programs can be obtained in room 123 Taylor Hall or at the school homepage: http://www.kent.edu/comm/.