AA Communication Studies (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The communication studies major will develop critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills with the intent of empowering students to craft and deliver effective messages in their careers and their communities. Students are encouraged to produce segments for the Mountain Streams Radio station located on campus. The major will prepare students for admission to the B.A.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - Liberal Arts | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

60-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including Fundamentals of Public Communication, Organizational Communication.

Career pathways

A degree in communication studies helps students be successful in many careers: from healthcare to human resources, from sales to social media, from image management to promotions.

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Entry requirements

Applies at WVU Potomac State College level: entering freshmen are admitted directly into the major. Benchmark Expectations Minimum GPA of 2.5 in COMM 104 and COMM 306 is required for graduation. All majors must meet with their advisor every semester. Students who do not meet these benchmarks may be removed from their major.

Duration: 60 credit hours

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