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.
| 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. |
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Top 8
West Virginia
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
|  | Bethany College Bethany, WV | 22 (13.2%) |  |  | |
|  | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | 36 (8.1%) |  |  | |
|  | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | 23 (3.6%) |  |  | |
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|  | West Liberty State College West Liberty, WV | 12 (3.2%) |  |  | |
|  | West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | 7 (3.1%) |  |  | |
|  | Alderson Broaddus College Philippi, WV | 2 (1.5%) |  |  | |
|  | Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV | 1 (0.9%) |  |  | |
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|  | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | 5 (0.7%) |  |  | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.