Communication Studies at Kent State Stark

The School of Communication Studies offers a bachelor's degree program with four concentrations: applied communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication and public communication. Each of these concentrations differ in their focus, but all of them are rooted in a foundational understanding of how, why and with what effects humans interact with one another.

What is Communication Studies?

Complete Degree at Stark

Communication Studies at Kent State Stark

Students can complete all requirements for the B.A. in Communication Studies in these three concentrations at Kent State Stark:

• Applied Communication
  
• Interpersonal Communication
  
• Organizational Communication

Communication Studies Concentrations - Finish at the Kent Campus

Students can begin coursework at the Stark Campus before transitioning to the Kent Campus to finish these concentrations.  

• Global Communication
• Health Communication
  
• Public Communication

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Communication Studies Minors at Kent State Stark

Students can complete all requirements for the following Communication Studies minors at Kent State Stark:

• Communication Studies
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Communication
  

Career Opportunities

The curriculum provides humanistic and social scientific orientations for those seeking to participate in communication-related professions in business, the media, government, law, sales and the like, or to pursue graduate education.

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Dr. Erin Hollenbaugh interviews recent
Communication Studies graduates:

Lisa Williams Video
Lisa Williams
Administrative Assistant to the
Honorable Taryn L. Heath
Stark County Court of Common Pleas

Kristin Hill Video
Kristin Hill
Multicultural Recruitment Coordinator
The University of Mount Union

Ashley Meinke Video
Ashley Meinke
Communication Specialist
Diebold, Inc.

Thomas Murphy Video
Thomas Murphy
Project Manager & Online Marketing
Strategist
Sanctuary Media Group

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2012 Kent State Stark Communication
Studies Senior Scholars

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Kent State Stark students from Lisa Waite's Organizational Training & Development class facilitated a communication training seminar with Joanne Murray and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival staff.