Communication

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts

Communicating effectively 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. Learning these advanced skills will open doors for you to play a vital role in many areas of modern society – social, corporate, civic, educational or religious.

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Communicating effectively 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. Learning these advanced skills will open doors for you to play a vital role in many areas of modern society – social, corporate, civic, educational or religious.

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June 1

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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. Explore the possible tracks available with this major.

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Tracks

Find specific program information for each option at the “View Catalog” button.

Corporate and Nonprofit Communication
Persuasion and Advocacy
Communication Studies

Required Hours

University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 48 (choice of 3 concentrations)
Electives: 24 (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 Option?

Yes!
ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below. We encourage you to contact the department, for further assistance on how to enhance your degree with this minor.

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

Department

Communication and Sociology

Career Options

Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in communication

Social media management
Public relations
Human resources
Negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution

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Student Opportunities

Jeff Giddons smiling at camera. What does he communicate?

In this 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

This degree 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