Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Communication Studies and Practices in Hilo United States | Hawaii Pacific University
Hawaii Pacific University
|
Hilo United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Communication Studies equips students to thrive as conscientious global citizens through proficient and principled communication. This field offers essential knowledge and abilities that enhance personal growth, career advancement, and civic participation. Communication as a discipline examines how individuals create and exchange meaning through messages in diverse settings, cultures, and platforms. Rooted in Western academia as rhetoric, communication education has been fundamental to Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Asian, Indigenous, and contemporary societies. Modern communication studies now encompass digital platforms, online commerce, mobile technologies, international relations, marketing, corporate communications, news media, broadcasting, cross-cultural exchanges, personal interactions, oratory skills, digital tools, and media analysis.
The Department of Communication (DOC) Internship initiative stands as a premier program, enabling students to implement classroom knowledge to address genuine challenges encountered by organizations and enterprises. Through COM 3950, Communication Practicum, participants pursue internships across various communication sectors such as marketing, business communications, news reporting, public affairs, digital platforms, or integrated media production.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts can be accepted for admissions purposes, however official transcripts must be received prior to a student's registration for classes.
Transcripts must be submitted both in the native language and in an official English language translation.
Transcripts should list all courses taken in high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) of the College Board or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be accepted with above average scores (AP grades higher than 3 and IB scores higher than 4) and should have the results forwarded to the Office of International Admissions. These results will be evaluated not only for admission but also for proper advanced standing and/or credit from HPU.
IB:
HL English (Language A): score 5
HL English (Language B): score 5
SL English (Language A): score 5
TOEFL (IBT) - 70
TOEFL (ITP) - 500
IELTS - 6.0
Unofficial transcripts can be accepted for admissions purposes, however official transcripts must be received prior to a student's registration for classes.
Transcripts must be submitted both in the native language and in an official English language translation.
Transcripts should list all courses taken in high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) of the College Board or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be accepted with above average scores (AP grades higher than 3 and IB scores higher than 4) and should have the results forwarded to the Office of International Admissions. These results will be evaluated not only for admission but also for proper advanced standing and/or credit from HPU.
IB:
HL English (Language A): score 5
HL English (Language B): score 5
SL English (Language A): score 5
TOEFL (IBT) - 70
TOEFL (ITP) - 500
IELTS - 6.0
Tuition
USD
33,792