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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
  • Caldwell Financial
  • Humana
  • Lynn Family Stadium
  • Metro Government
  • Spalding University Athletic Department
  • WAVE 3
  • WHAS 11

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