Communication - Bachelor of Applied Science

Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Overview

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.

Career Opportunities

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:

• Event planner
• Human relations manager or coordinator
• Sports broadcaster
• Public relations specialist
• Corporate trainer

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:

1. Communicate in a persuasive, legal, and ethical manner.
2. Research and analyze scenarios in order to develop sound ideas and solutions. 
3. Produce targeted and effective written, spoken, and visual messages in media, group, and interpersonal settings.
4. Effectively collaborate with diverse people in a variety of settings and circumstances.
5. Serve in groups constructively or lead them productively.

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 upper-division 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: Basic Accounting, Business Language, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals, PathwayConnect, Project Management, Technical Support Engineer, 15 credits

Total Certificate 1 Courses Minimum Credit Hours 15

Communication Skills Certificate Courses

Complete at least fifteen credits with one of these certificates: Social Media Marketing, 15 credits

Total Communication Skills Certificate Courses Minimum Credit Hours 15

Emphasis Courses 

Choose 13 hours of upper-level electives, 13 credits

Total Emphasis Courses Minimum Credit Hours 13

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 courses 
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher