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Are you interested in Communication?
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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.
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.
Department
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
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