Communications Degree

The communications program at Graceland University – Lamoni 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 Iowa colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Graceland University – Lamoni

1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, IA

Graceland University - Lamoni is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lamoni, IA, in a predominantly rural area. Over 2,300 students enroll at Graceland University - Lamoni per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Graceland University - Lamoni. A score in a range of 820 to 1120 on the SAT, or 18 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 50% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at graceland.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at Graceland University - Lamoni may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Graceland University - Lamoni through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.graceland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Graceland University – Lamoni 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).