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BA in Communication

This Communication BA program from Mississippi State University means studying the creation, dissemination, and reception of messages that matter.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

June, August, January

Tuition Fee

$ 26,580/year

Location

Starkville, United States

Key Facts

Within this Communication BA program from Mississippi State University students choose from the five concentrations listed below, each of which is designed to prepare them to pursue a career as a communication professional.

Many students opt to complete two concentrations or to pair the communication major with a second major or minor in subjects such as African American Studies, English, film studies, gender studies, marketing, political science, pre-law, and psychology.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

The Broadcast and Digital Journalism concentration prepares students for work in television, radio, multi-media and other areas. Graduates work in front of and behind the camera. In addition to the expected journalistic jobs, graduates also find positions in extension service, university relations, government, and industry.

Communication and Media Studies

Communication and Media Studies trains students to understand and investigate how humans use symbols to make meaning in interpersonal, mediated, professional, public, and political contexts. This concentration prepares students for careers in professional and public communication roles and with the research, writing, and presentation skills needed for graduate study.

Print and Digital Journalism

In addition to filling positions for newspapers, magazines, and digital publications in the state and around the country, graduates of the Print and Digital Journalism concentration obtain news-related jobs in universities, business, and industrial relations.

Public Relations

The Public Relations concentration prepares students for a variety of professional positions. In addition to work with public relations and advertising firms, graduates are employed by colleges and schools, newspapers and broadcasting organizations, banks, churches, hospitals, insurance companies, businesses and corporations, charitable and political groups, and state and federal governments.

Theatre

Students choosing the Theatre concentration find positions with regional and repertory companies, community theatres (both on stage and off stage), and professional theatres in educational institutions, broadcasting, and film.