Students must successfully complete a GWAR (Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement) class to enroll in upper-division Communication Studies courses.
The major includes 8 units of electives. With advisor approval, up to 2 units of lower-division courses may be counted in the electives that were not otherwise counted in the major. Similarly, upper-division courses in Communication Studies not otherwise counted in the major may be counted in electives. Any combination of Projects in the Teaching of Communication (COMM 685), Internship in Communication Studies (COMM 695), and Independent Study (COMM 699) may be used in the electives, but none of these three courses can be repeated for credit in the major. Any course that is used to fulfill the GE Areas A or B4 requirements cannot be counted within the major; however, Fundamentals of Oral Communication (COMM 150) and GE Area A2, or equivalent courses, must be completed as prerequisites to enrollment in any upper-division course in the Communication Studies major.
In this course you will learn how to articulate ethical standards and be disposed to engage in ethical practice within specific communication contexts.
Gain transferrable skills such as (e.g., delivering public speeches, performances, or other community-focused discourse, even if that delivery happens only in the classroom).
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year One| Study Rote | Intake | Admissions Deadline |
Arrival to SF State |
Orientation | First Day of Classes |
| 2023 | January | Monday, November 15 | Monday, January 23 | Wednesday, January 25 | Monday, January 30 |
International Year One – Tuition Fees |
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| Number of Semesters | IELTS entry | Program cost* | ||||||
| 3 Semesters | 4.5 entry |
$30,000 |
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| 2 Semesters | 5.0 entry |
$27,500 | ||||||
| 2 Semesters | 5.5+ entry |
$25,000 | ||||||
*Tuition list current for 2023 and will be subject to increase each year. For most update to date program costs
please visit the International Year one at SF State website.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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