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$21,761Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Communications Degree
The communications program at Davis & Elkins College prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer communications degrees.
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Davis & Elkins College
1000 Vermillion Street, Athens, WV
Davis & Elkins College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Elkins, WV, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, over 800 students, maintained by Davis & Elkins College.
Areas of study available at Davis and Elkins College include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Davis and Elkins College are within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 1210 - 1540 for the SAT exam. Roughly 50% of all applicant were admitted at Davis and Elkins College, with 22% of those admitted choosing to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
Davis & Elkins College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.dewv.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Communications program at Davis & Elkins College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Radio and Television Announcers
Description
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.
Public Address System and Other Announcers
Description
Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024
Public Relations Specialists
Description
Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Davis & Elkins College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Davis & Elkins College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Davis & Elkins College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (370)
- Basketball (370)
- Track and Field (370)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports