BA Communication at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Learn to apply principles of effective communication in a variety of professional, cultural and interpersonal settings. Interact with top-notch faculty and develop essential career skills to become an effective communicator. Coursework for the degree includes classes in interpersonal, organizational and intercultural communication, as well as persuasion and conflict management.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology and Communication | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include COMM 1110 Introduction to Communication; COMM 2330 Interpersonal Communication; COMM 3350 Intercultural Communication; COMM 3550 Organizational Communication; COMM 3590 Communication Research Methods; COMM 4100 Conflict Management.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Public Relations Managers; Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers; Social and Community Service Managers; Public Relations Specialists; Customer Service Representatives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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