About Course
The online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication degree program is ideally suited for professionals in a variety of public, non-profit, and private organizations who have positions that emphasize internal and external communication. It’s designed to provide a virtual classroom experience that enhances the learning experience and allows for connection between students, and the work is scheduled at a pace that is convenient for working adults. Students can also take advantage of credits they have previously earned to transfer into this bachelor’s degree program.
This program centers on the scientific study of communication, including its processes and effects. Students may take courses related to interpersonal communication, social influence and persuasion, or the social effects of media and new information technologies. Because communication is the most fundamental social behavior by which individuals function within society, its study is relevant to many academic and career interests. However, the major does not focus on specific skills training such as public relations, broadcast journalism or sports marketing.
What you will learn
The field of communication is diverse, highly versatile, and a critical component of every organization and industry. Dive deeply into the strategy, theory, history, criticism, and analysis of communication as you study topics such as:
Communication in personal relationships and organizations
- Public speaking and argumentation
- The history and theory of rhetoric
- Intercultural approaches to communication
- How communication is used to build public culture