Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication
Are you challenged by the intricacies of communicating your
vision to your teammates, boss, community, or stakeholders? Are you
looking for the ability and knowledge you need to take your
communication skills to a whole new level? Then a BA in Professional
Communication may be the degree program for you! You'll develop,
implement, and evaluate communication strategies for specific target
audiences based on social, cultural, and relational factors. With
this program, you’ll gain the edge you need for greater success in
any career. This degree should be of special interest to anyone
looking to enter the fields of public relations, the media, human
resources, blogging, or sales.
General Education Requirements - 60 credits
BEH 221 Introduction to Behavioral Science - Required for all Bachelor of Arts students.
Common Body of Knowledge Requirements - 18 credits
Liberal Arts Core Requirements - 15 credits
Major Requirements - 33 credits
COM 310 Practical Application of Communication Theory
COM 321 Gender Communication
COM 323 International and Intercultural Communication*
COM 325 Rhetoric and Analysis*
COM 330 Communication Technology and Media
COM 340 Business and Professional Communication
COM 359 Advanced Presentation and Persuasion*
COM 423 Group Dynamics: Teambuilding, Negotiation, and Conflict
Management
COM 440 Leadership and Managerial Communication*
COM 490 Advanced Communication Seminar*
CAP 485 Integrated Capstone*
Credits Required for Degree: 126
*Indicates courses requiring a prerequisite.