Communications Degree

The communications program at Ottawa University – Kansas City 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 Kansas colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Ottawa University – Kansas City

Also known as Ottawa - Greater Kansas City

1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS

Ottawa University - Kansas City is a nonprofit private institution located in Overland Park, Kansas and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains an American Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 370 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration
• Elementary Education
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of tuition is around $11,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at OUKC may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at ottawa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ottawa - Greater Kansas City 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).