B.S./B.A. in Communication

Being an effective communicator is perhaps the most important of all life skills, affecting all aspects of our personal and professional lives. As a communication major, you will be prepared to excel in a wide range of career fields or to continue your education in graduate school. Your advanced skills in communication will allow you to play a vital role in many areas of modern society – social, corporate, civic, educational or religious.

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Being an effective communicator is perhaps the most important of all life skills, affecting all aspects of our personal and professional lives. As a communication major, you will be prepared to excel in a wide range of career fields or to continue your education in graduate school. Your advanced skills in communication will allow you to play a vital role in many areas of modern society – social, corporate, civic, educational or religious.

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Mission

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The Department of Communication and Sociology equips graduates to communicate skillfully, conduct research, and think critically, globally and missionally to prepare them for service in a variety of careers.

Program Structure

B.S./B.A. in Communication Degree Details

These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.

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Tracks

Corporate and Nonprofit Communication
Public Advocacy
Communication Studies

Required

University Requirements: 56 credit hours + Major Requirements: 48 credit hours (choice of 3 concentrations) + Electives: 24 credit hours (B.S. degree)* = Total Required: 128 credit hours

*B.A. degree includes 15 hours of electives and a 9-hour supplement

Example Coursework 

Nonprofit Event Communication
Intercultural Communication
Small Group Communication
Business and Professional Communication

Minor Available

Yes

Department

Communication and Sociology

Application Deadlines

Early Bird: Nov. 1
Regular: Feb. 1
National Candidates: May 1

Student Opportunities

As a communication major, you will have the opportunity to expand your skill set and network with co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, including:

  • Professional internships
  • Independent and faculty-led research
  • ACU Speech and Debate Team
  • Study Abroad
  • Lambda Pi Eta (communication honor society)
  • COSO department clubs
  • ACU Speaking Center

Careers

A degree in communication is flexible and equips you to succeed in a variety of careers. Examples of career paths include:

  • Nonprofit administration
  • Social media management
  • Public relations
  • Human resources
  • Recruiting
  • Negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing
  • Organizational consulting