Professional Communication
General
Program Title
Professional Communication
Degree Designation
BA
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
Online Exclusive - Asynchronous
Program Description
This online, interdisciplinary program brings together communication courses primarily from Communication Studies, English, and Mass Communications with a focus on workplace communication and grounded in both theory and application and real-world experience. Students have an opportunity to take courses that emphasize digital communication and communicating with diverse audiences. Students can take the program entirely online, but some courses are also available face-to-face.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2
Does this BA major require fewer than 45 credits? Please check the following as appropriate.
BA majors requiring 45 credits or more may take one year of coursework in a single foreign language, a second major or a minor, but it is not required.
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Create effective communication strategies appropriate for diverse audiences and purposes.
Outcome
Evaluate concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information.
Outcome
Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the professional context, audience and desired outcome.
Outcome
Evaluate communication artifacts for their ethical dimensions.
Outcome
Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, and professionalism.
Outcome
Create a personal brand and develop a plan for promoting it.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8232
Program Code
343082215