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No instrument proves more powerful worldwide than effective communication in every format—written, verbal, and abstract. Ohio State University's School of Communication prepares students to master communication's potential through comprehensive training. The curriculum highlights communication's societal impact while teaching practical and theoretical competencies, including audience analysis, message crafting, and engagement with both people and technologies. Program alumni possess extensive insight into modern communication issues and can adapt their expertise to diverse real-world scenarios.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher