International direct admission is for international students with advanced English-language skills. It focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so students can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future.

International direct students receive: • Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework • Priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests • Guidance from academic advisors and mentors • Career development and networking opportunities • Intensive classes with domestic students

As an academic field, communication is exceptionally diverse. Scholarly influence from the fields of psychology, sociology, cultural studies, economics, library science, rhetoric and language studies, and cultural anthropology can be felt throughout the discipline. The field uses a variety of research methods, including quantitative and qualitative social scientific methods, rhetorical and discourse analysis, content analysis, semantic analysis, and critical methods. Despite this wide range of influence, the common thread that defines communication as an academic discipline is the focus on the conveyance of meaning.

The communication major is designed to prepare students for careers in media, public policy, corporate communication, human resources, advertising, and many, many more! A background in communication also prepares students for advanced degrees in communication, media studies, law and other post-graduate fields.