APS.BSCOMM - Bachelor of Science - Major in Communication

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Communication provides an in-depth education from a Christian perspective for persons who desire to serve as communication professionals in churches, schools, organizations, and businesses. The Communication major provides comprehensive preparation in communication theory and practice. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers and graduate education. The program is an online series of courses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Describe the communication discipline and its central questions.
Employ communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
Engage in communication inquiry.
Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
Critically analyze messages.
Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communicative goals (self-efficacy).
Apply ethical principles and biblical practices.
Utilize communication to embrace differences.
Influence public discourse.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the candidate is eligible to start the major courses.

Graduation Requirements for this Program

Completion of 120 semester hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Completion of the required COM courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (CAPS - General Education Requirements).
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.