Accelerated Communication Degree

FAST. FLEXIBLE. AFFORDABLE.

Stay Hometown and earn a communication degree at Kent State Stark!

A degree in Communication Studies provides near limitless professional opportunities. Kent State Stark graduates are working in social media, corporate communication, event planning, marketing and promotions, fundraising, and training and development across a variety of industries.


FAST.

  • Earn your Communication Studies (Communication Studies-General concentration) degree with courses that have a duration of 7.5 weeks.
  • Get a jump start on your next career move through internships, networking and expert advisors.

FLEXIBLE.

Designed with the working adult in mind. Get the best of both worlds:

75% online

  • Study and work at your convenience.

25% on-campus (or remote instruction)

  • Classes in Communication Studies are offered one evening a week.
  • Courses are taught by our highly-qualified faculty members.
  • Enjoy small class sizes and personalized attention.

AFFORDABLE.

Make your tuition dollars go further. We are committed to helping our students earn a high-quality degree while being financially responsible.

  • At just $7,170 per semester, our Hometown Tuition Rate is 45% lower than the average Ohio public university and 80% lower than average Ohio private colleges and universities.
  • More than $700,000 available in scholarships. Explore your options!
  • You may qualify for a grant. A full Pell Grant is $7,395, which covers 100% of our tuition. Find out if you’re eligible.

HOMETOWN ADVANTAGES.

At Your Hometown University, we put the needs of our students first. Here are a few priceless perks of choosing Kent State University at Stark. 

  • Do you need guidance? Encouragement? Financial advice? You will have a dedicated advisor that will help you from application to graduation. Contact Jessica VonGunten at jvongunt@kent.edu for assistance.
  • Do you already have credits to transfer? Our admissions experts will help you through every step of the transfer process and maximize your prior higher education experience. Schedule an appointment with admissions today.
  • We’re here to help! Tutoring Services provides free walk-in tutoring for all levels of math courses. Students may also request tutoring in any subject area and we will find a qualified tutor.
  • Free parking within walking distance of your building!
  • Free access to the Recreation & Wellness Center. They also offer free fitness classes.
  • Free space. There’s more than 200 acres of study space on the Stark Campus.