Communications Degree

The communications program at Goucher 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 Maryland colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Goucher College

Also known as Garrett Community College

687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD

Goucher College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, which is a predominantly urban area. Goucher College has an annual student enrollment of about 2,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Goucher College earn an SAT score in a range of 1560 to 1920, or an ACT score between 23 to 29. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Goucher College, with 15% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $7,000. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Goucher College is the "Gophers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.goucher.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Goucher College offers a bachelor's degree program in communications.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

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 ()

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 ()

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).