Credential directory

Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    This program offers a communications concentration with three areas of emphasis. Organizational communication is an interdisciplinary concentration combining courses in communication with others in fields such as business, psychology, and mass communication. Rhetorical studies prepares students in t …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    This program prepares students to examine how communication practices influence the lives of individuals, relationships, communities, and organizations in our ever-changing society. Communication courses will help students become competent communicators by creating an environment that fosters partic …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    Program descriptions are available on institutional websites

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    A program that focuses on the comprehensive study of communication, and that spans the study of mass communication/media studies, old and new media technologies, social and political applications, and speech communication and rhetoric. Includes instruction in interpersonal, group, organizational, a …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listenin …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    Communication Studies is a field of study inviting students to engage in the theoretically-informed practice of communication in their personal, professional, and public lives. Students who succeed in Communication Studies can expect to meet the following goals: Presentations: Increased confidenc …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listenin …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listenin …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    Please contact the school for more information.

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies

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    A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listenin …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Critical

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Interper

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Interpersonal Organizational Track

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Media Co

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Media Track

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Organiza

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Persuasion Track

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Social I

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies Social Media Track

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    A program that focuses on the humanistic and scientific study of rhetoric, composition, literacy, and language/linguistic theories and their practical and pedagogical applications. Includes instruction in historical and contemporary rhetoric/composition theories; composition and criticism of written …more

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Communication Studies, B.A. or B.S.

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    NIU offers programs for both B.A. and B.S. degrees in communication studies. As a communication studies major, you can focus on a single emphasis or pursue a combination of the following emphases: advocacy and public communication, media studies, and organizational/corporate communication. Our progr …more