Quick Facts
- Credits Required: 120
- 100% online
Overview
The online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication degree program is ideally suited for professionals in a variety of public, non-profit, and private organizations who have positions that emphasize internal and external communication. It's designed to provide a virtual classroom experience that enhances the learning experience and allows for connection between students, and the work is scheduled at a pace that is convenient for working adults. Students can also take advantage of credits they have previously earned to transfer into this bachelor’s degree program.
This program centers on the scientific study of communication, including its processes and effects. Students may take courses related to interpersonal communication, social influence and persuasion, or the social effects of media and new information technologies. Because communication is the most fundamental social behavior by which individuals function within society, its study is relevant to many academic and career interests. However, the major does not focus on specific skills training such as public relations, broadcast journalism or sports marketing.
What you will learn
The field of communication is diverse, highly versatile, and a critical component of every organization and industry. Dive deeply into the strategy, theory, history, criticism, and analysis of communication as you study topics such as:
- Communication in personal relationships and organizations
- Public speaking and argumentation
- The history and theory of rhetoric
- Intercultural approaches to communication
- How communication is used to build public culture
Earning your Bachelor of Science in Communication degree program will build core skills, including:
- Problem solving
- Intercultural communication
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork/collaboration
- Writing
- Communication
- Digital content creation
- Interpersonal skills
- Research
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the BS in Communication program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
- Media & Communication Worker
- Content Writer
- Broadcast Announcer
- Copywriter
- Fundraising Manager
- Director of Development
- Writer & Author
- Public Relations Manager
- News Analyst, Reporter, & Journalist
- Outreach Coordinator
Curriculum
Requirements to Graduate
The number of courses needed for completion of the program depends on:
- Fulfillment of all the University Curriculum
- Degree coursework requirements
- The number of transfer credits awarded and
- Completion of 120 credits
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 100 | Introduction to Studies in Visual Communication | 3 |
| COMM 101 | Mass Media Writing Principles | 3 |
| COMM 102 | Introduction to Basic Publication Design | 3 |
| MIC 210 | Introduction to Basic Web Design | 3 |
| COMM 107 | Techniques of Group Discussion | 3 |
| COMM 108 | Using Communication Tools | 3 |
| COMM109 | Precision Language for Journalists | 3 |
| COMM 112 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 123 | Rhetoric and Society | 3 |
| COM 125 | Principles of Human Communication | 3 |
| COMM 201 | Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 202 | International Mass Media | 3 |
| COMM 211 | Political Communication | 3 |
| COMM 213 | Communication in Organizations | 3 |
| COMM 216 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| COMM 225 | Gender and Communication | 3 |
| COMM 227 | Communication and Popular Culture | 3 |
| COMM 245 | Relational and Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 246 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 249 | Public Argumentation | 3 |
| COMM 301 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| COMM 302 | Freedom of Speech | 3 |
| COMM 311 | Communication Studies Capstone | 3 |
| COMM 327 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 328 | Evaluating Contemporary Television | 3 |
| COMM 335 | Evaluating Contemporary Film | 3 |
| COMM 345 | Virtual Workplace Communication | 3 |
| COMM 357 | Writing Arguments | 3 |
| COMM 358 | Writing in the Disciplines: Sciences | 3 |
| COMM 359 | Relational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 401 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 413 | Human Communication Research | 3 |
| COMM 420 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 445 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 446 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 449 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| COMM 458 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| JOUR 400 - | Precision Language for Journalists | 3 |
| COMM 472 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| MIS 414 | Consumer Issues in Telecommunication | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| MIS 189 | Privacy in the Internet Age | 3 |
| JOUR 415 | Seminar in Online Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 356 | Media Storytelling and the Creative Process | 3 |
| COMM 389 | Audience Research | 3 |
| COMM 430 | Communication Capstone | 3 |
| COMM 349 | Qualitative Inquiry in Communication | 3 |
| JOUR 416 | Ethics, Mass Media, and Society | 3 |
| COMM 496 | Special Topics in Communication | 3 |
| COMM 497 | Communication in Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| COMM 498 | Organizational Communication for Non-majors | 3 |
| COMM 491 | Communication Technology and Organizing | 3 |
| MIS 217 | Understanding Internet Technology | 3 |
Transfer Your Credits
How Will Your Credits Transfer?
We know that you’ve through courses or programs before showing to study at IIU. That’s why IARSAC International University recognizes several kinds of transferable credits, including those from other institutions, dual enrollment and credit by examination. Whether you’re a new first-year student or a transfer student, IIU evaluates your earned credits to ensure you’re on track for an on-time, on-plan graduation.
Career Opportunities
A Bachelor of Science in Communication provides you with practical skills in communication that are sought by today's employers. This degree will prepare you for a career in public relations, digital media, social media, brand strategy, crisis communication management, event planning, writing, blogging, editing, producing and much more.
Flexible Online Format
With asynchronous coursework and flexible advising, students can complete their degree on their own schedule. Take a full load or pace your courses to fit your life and career.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following admission requirements:
If you have earned more than 24 college-level credit hours at the time of your application to the University, you will need to meet the transfer student admission requirement of a minimum 2.0 overall college GPA.
If you have earned less than 24 college-level credit hours at the time of your application to the University, you will need to meet both the 2.0 overall college GPA required for transfer students, as well as admission requirements for freshmen students.