Bachelor of Science in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication
About
Take advantage of the opportunity to design a unique plan of study, with options ranging from public relations, social media and organizational, intercultural and leadership communication with a bachelor’s degree in communication. Optimize your opportunities in seeking a specific marketplace niche. You will collaborate with your faculty advisor to craft your course selection in line with your professional goals. Beyond this, you will have opportunities for hands-on learning, working with top employers in the area for internships. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to jump start your career or begin graduate school.
Concentrations
- Communication studies — Communication Studies course of study which allows students to design a program in tandem with the student’s professional goals. Students take the required major classes and then choose specialized communication courses.
- Media studies — Media Studies includes the study of film and media criticism, both in theory and in history. A range of other media subjects will also be addressed, including comic books, video games, social media and political campaigns and others.
Features
- Apply your classroom knowledge to real life
- Build practical experience
- Benefit from networking opportunities and relationships in the workforce
- Take advantage of convenient class formats that fit your schedule: online or in-class
Facts
Employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024. The need for organizations to maintain their public image will continue to drive growth in this field.
Early admission to the Master in Business Communication: you can begin the program as an undergraduate and earn up to nine graduate hours, giving you a head start on your master’s degree.
Career Options
- Corporate leadership
- Internal communication
- Sales
- Social marketing
- Management
- Training & development
- Mass communication
- Advertising
- Federal, state & local government fundraising
- Graduate school
Places Our Students Have Interned
- Caldwell Financial
- Humana
- Lynn Family Stadium
- Metro Government
- Spalding University Athletic Department
- WAVE 3
- WHAS 11
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