📖Introduction

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a renowned private Christian university located in Abilene, Texas. Established in 1906, ACU offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and theology. With a strong commitment to Christian values, ACU integrates faith and learning, fostering spiritual growth and ethical development in its students. The university is known for its dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community. ACU emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences, preparing students to lead successful careers while making a positive impact in their communities. With a focus on servant leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University nurtures graduates who are prepared to be ethical leaders and agents of change in the world.

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📚About the Program

Being an effective communicator is perhaps the most important of all life skills, affecting all aspects of our personal and professional lives. As a communication major, you will be prepared to excel in a wide range of career fields or to continue your education in graduate school. Your advanced skills in communication will allow you to play a vital role in many areas of modern society – social, corporate, civic, educational or religious. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Communication
COMM 101 - Introduction to Communication
COMM 136 - Debate Workshop
COMM 211 - Speech and Rhetoric
COMM 225 - Communicating Professional Identity and ePortfolios
COMM 230 - Interview Communication
COMM 231 - Small Group Communication
COMM 236 - General Communication Theory
COMM 241 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 291 - Survey Research Methods
COMM 310 - Civil Discourse
COMM 322 - Discussion, Dissent and Debate
COMM 343 - Business and Professional Communication
COMM 345 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 376 - Family Communication
COMM 383 - Communication in Multi-National Organizations
COMM 408 - Crisis Management in Organizations
COMM 412 - Risk Communication
COMM 415 - Political Communication
COMM 421 - Leadership and Communication
COMM 430 - Conflict Management
COMM 436 - Nonverbal Communication
COMM 450 - Gender Communication
COMM 460 - Health Communication
COMM 461 - Nonprofit Event Communication
COMM 462 - Executive Coaching
COMM 475 - Persuasion
COMM 483 - Professional Presentations
COMM 485 - Organizational Communication
COMM 486 - Training and Development
COMM 491 - Rhetorical Theory
COMM 492 - Rhetoric of Pop Culture
COMM 499 - Communication Internship
COMM 508 - Crisis Management in Organizations
COMM 512 - Risk Communication
COMM 515 - Political Communication
COMM 521 - Leadership and Communication
COMM 536 - Nonverbal Communication
COMM 545 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 550 - Gender Communication
COMM 560 - Health Communication
COMM 561 - Nonprofit Event Communication
COMM 575 - Persuasion
COMM 583 - Communication in Multi-National Organizations
COMM 585 - Organizational Communication
COMM 586 - Training and Development
COMM 601 - Residency I: Ethics & Theory in Corporate Communication
COMM 620 - Quantitative Methods
COMM 621 - Qualitative Research Methods
COMM 631 - Leading Organizational Change
COMM 636 - Seminar in Communication Theory
COMM 641 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
COMM 642 - Seminar in Communication
COMM 675 - Seminar in Persuasion and Social Change
COMM 683 - Cultural Case Studies
COMM 685 - Seminar in Organizational Communication
COMM 686 - Communication Consulting and Assessment
COMM 687 - Principles of Rhetorical Criticism
COMM 698 - Research Project Thesis Equivalent
COMM 699 - Master’s Thesis

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🏫About Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a prestigious private Christian institution of higher education located in Abilene, Texas. With a rich history dating back to 1906, ACU is dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience grounded in Christian principles. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, health sciences, and theology. ACU's faculty are committed to academic excellence, mentorship, and the holistic development of students. The university's values-driven approach combines rigorous academics, spiritual formation, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare graduates for successful careers and lives of service. ACU's vibrant campus community, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to innovation create an environment where students can thrive academically, personally, and spiritually. With a focus on Christian leadership and global engagement, Abilene Christian University equips students to make a positive impact in their professions and communities, guided by faith and values.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

381 RMB

Tuition fee:

42,380 USD per year

169,520 USD in total

Insurance is 1,512 USD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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