Overview

Communication and Storytelling Studies from East Tennessee State University is an advanced platform for understanding and practicing the art and application of communication, story, and narrative.

Students at Communication and Storytelling Studies from East Tennessee State University will:

hone their craft as professional communicators and storytellers, with an emphasis on practical performance in a variety of settings.

examine how communication and story shape social meaning as well as foster social transformation, how they can be used to facilitate stronger connections within and across populations, and how we might draw richly from and give generously back to the communities we study.

develop workplace-ready skills to build careers as professionals and practitioners in a variety of fields, businesses, and nonprofits.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Research Methods

Communication Theory

Storytelling Performance

Advanced Solo Performance

History of Performance Traditions

Communication Ethics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johnson City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a 3.0 overall undergraduate grade point average.

A WRITING SAMPLE or GRE test scores that indicate strong potential for success in our program.

Three letters that recommend admission to graduate study and that sufficiently evidence the applicant's potential for success in the Communication & Storytelling Studies program.

The strength of an application essay (personal statement) that discusses both interest and fit.

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26942 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26942 USD / year

≈ 26942 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11822 USD / year

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Living costs

Johnson City

United States

1017 - 1889 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Students at Communication and Storytelling Studies from East Tennessee State University will:

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Programme Structure

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