Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Kentucky Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 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 listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. Careers for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Majors A major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Copy Writers Public Address System and Other Announcers - $37,530 Public Relations Specialists - $58,960 Technical Writers - $64,210

Top 13 Kentucky Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Kentucky Mountain Bible College Vancleve, KY	1 (12.5%)
		Pikeville College Pikeville, KY	11 (11.0%)
		Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY	11 (7.6%)
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		University of Louisville Louisville, KY	161 (7.0%)
		Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY	17 (6.3%)
		Morehead State University Morehead, KY	60 (6.2%)
		Bellarmine University Louisville, KY	28 (6.1%)
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		University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY	14 (6.0%)
		Spalding University Louisville, KY	10 (5.6%)
		Thomas More College Crestview Hills, KY	11 (4.2%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.