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Bachelor of Arts - Comm<u>u</u>nication

Comm<u>u</u>nication

Build strong working relationships with an online communications bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University.

This fully online undergraduate degree provides students with an in-depth look at communications as a whole and gives students the opportunity to build upon foundational principles as well as current industry trends. Graduates of this program will be poised to enter a career in communications, including business, human resource management, media, and more. Students in this program may opt to declare a specialization in professional communication if they choose. 

Now enrolling for spring 2021!

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  • 4 Years to complete your degree
  • 8-week course length
  • 16:1 student to faculty ratio
  • 97.7% career outcomes rate 
  • 100% Online career-focused curriculum

What you’ll learn

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

  • Discuss the research literature of the subfields of communication, such as organizational, interpersonal, intercultural, rhetorical or media.
  • Analyze the processes of how humans communicate to solve problems where ethical judgments, professional values, and culturally-sensitive competencies are required.
  • Develop purposeful messages in a variety of mediums for a range of audiences.
  • Apply communication theories and methods to the creation of original work.

why earn a communication degree from JWU?

  • Benefit from our convenient online format, designed to fit your schedule
  • Take advantage of four convenient start dates that allow you to begin when you are ready
  • Participate in experiential education, which gives you real-world exposure
  • Learn from faculty who are industry experts with years of professional experience

Course Highlights

While pursuing your bachelor of arts in communication, you’ll take major courses like:

  • Communicating for Social Change
  • Visual Communication
  • The Elements of Persuasion
  • Psychology of Conflict Resolution
  • And more.

*Graduates of this program will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. 

Click here for complete course information for the program.

What can you do with this degree?

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