In a world where information is almost instantly disseminated and available from a variety of sources, the ability to communicate correctly, clearly, and persuasively has never been more important. This degree will help you become a skilled, ethical, and confident communicator with the capacity to positively impact families, communities, and organizations across the world.
Students trained in communication are prepared to work in exciting, wide-ranging, cutting-edge careers that provide meaningful messages to an interconnected global community. Graduates of this program will find use for their skills in corporate training and development, human resources, professions sales, and various social services. Other careers that may be related to this degree include:
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Courses
REL, Four cornerstone religion courses (REL 200, REL 225, REL 250, and REL 275), 8 credits
REL, Three additional religion courses, 6 credits
Total Religion Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 14
College-wide Courses
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
Total College-wide Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 3
General Education Courses
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
ENG 201, Intermediate College Writing, 3 credits
MAT 252, Statistics, 3 credits
POLS 110, American Government, 3 credits
GE – ELEC, General Education, Student Choice Course, ECON 162 is recommended, 3 credits
GE – FA, any General Education, Fine Arts Course, 3 credits
GE – LS, any General Education, Life Science Course, 3 credits
GE – PS, any General Education, Physical Science Course, 3 credits
GE – SC, any General Education, Social Science Course, ECON 161 is recommended, 3 credits
Total General Education Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 30
Program Core Courses
COMM 210, Mass Communication and Society, 3 credits
COMM 300, Communication Career Workshop, 1 credit
COMM 310, Writing for Communication Careers, 3 credits
COMM 320, Public Speaking, 3 credits
COMM 330, Digital Channel Strategy, 3 credits
COMM 350, Communication Research Methods, 3 credits
COMM 360, Conflict Management, 3 credits
COMM 370, Media Law and Ethics, 3 credits
COMM 380, Communication Project Management, 3 credits
COMM 499, Communication Internship, 2 credits
DCC 180, Fundamentals of Content Creation, 3 credits
Total Program Core Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 30
Certificate 1 Courses
Complete at least fifteen credits with one of these certificates: Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence Core, Business Language, Cloud & System Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Core, Digital Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Global Supply Chain & Operations, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, Interior Design, IT Fundamentals, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing and Coding, Network Engineering Core, Paralegal Studies, PathwayConnect, Professional Business Management, Professional Sales, Programming Fundamentals, Project Management, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Software Engineering, Technical Support Engineer, Technology Account Management
Total Certificate 1 Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 15
Communication Skills Certificate Courses
Complete at least fifteen credits with one of these certificates: Digital Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Technology Account Management
Total Communication Skills Certificate Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 15
Emphasis Courses
Choose 13 hours of communication upper-level electives from the following:
COMM 340, Public Relations Applied Principles, 3 credits
COMM 390, Intercultural Communications, 3 credits
COMM 410, Design Thinking, 3 credits
COMM 425, UX Strategy and Management, 3 credits
COMM 435, Advanced UX Design, 2 credits
COMM 455, Consumer Insight, 2 credits
Total Emphasis Courses Minimum Credit Hours: 13
Total Communication (BAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 120
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
DCC 180, Fundamentals of Content Creation, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Certificate, 1 communication skills certificate class, 3 credits
Certificate, 1 communication skills certificate class, 3 credits
REL, Religion 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Third Semester
Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Certificate, 1 communication skills certificate class, 3 credits
Certificate, 1 communication skills certificate class, 3 credits
COMM 210, Mass Communication and Society, 3 credits
ENG 201, Intermediate College Writing, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 15
Fourth Semester
Certificate, 1 communication skills certificate class, 3 credits
COMM 310, Writing for Communication Careers, 3 credits
COMM 320, Public Speaking, 3 credits
COMM 330, Digital Channel Strategy, 3 credits
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 15
Fifth Semester
Elective, Emphasis Upper-Level Department Elective, 3 credits
COMM 300, Communication Career Workshop, 1 credit
COMM 380, Communication Project Management, 3 credits
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
MAT 252, Statistics, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 15
Sixth Semester
COMM 350, Communication Research Methods, 3 credits
COMM 360, Conflict Management, 3 credits
POLS 110, American Government, 3 credits
GE – SC, any General Education, Social Science Course, ECON 161, Microeconomics is recommended, 3 credits
REL, Religion Upper-Division, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours:14
Seventh Semester
Elective, Emphasis Upper-Level Department Electives, 2 credits
Elective, Emphasis Upper-Level Department Electives, 2 credits
COMM 370, Media Law and Ethics, 3 credits
GE – Choice, Any General Education, Choice course, ECON 162, Macroeconomics is recommended, 3 credits
GE – LS, any General Education, Life Science Course, 3 credits
REL, Religion Upper-Division, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours:15
Eighth Semester
Elective, Emphasis Upper-Level Department Elective, 3 credits
Elective, Emphasis Upper-Level Department Elective, 3 credits
COMM 499, Communication Internship, 2 credits
GE – PS, any General Education, Physical Science Course, 3 credits
GE – FA, any General Education, Fine Arts Course, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 16
Total Communication (BAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 120
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 120 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or better in all core and emphasis courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4
Complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level)