The bachelor’s degree in communication will help students become skilled, ethical, and confident communicators with the capacity to positively impact families, communities, and organizations across the world.
This degree is developed and granted by Ensign College, with
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Outcomes
- Communicate in a persuasive, legal, and ethical manner.
- Research and analyze scenarios to develop sound ideas and solutions.
- Produce targeted and effective written, spoken, and visual messages in media, group, and interpersonal settings.
- Effectively collaborate with diverse people in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Serve in groups constructively or lead them productively.
Core
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Intro to Technology | 1 |
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 |
| CAR 299 | Internship | 1 |
| COM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Intermediate College Writing | 3 |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 |
| POLS 110 | American Government | 3 |
Fine Arts
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ART 101 | Survey of Art History | 3 |
Life Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
Physical Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| GEO 111 | Physical Geology Online | 3 |
Social Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 162 | Econ Principles & Problems Macro | 3 |
Religion (plus an additional 6 credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| REL 200C | The Eternal Family | 2 |
| REL 225C | Foundations of the Restoration | 2 |
| REL 250C | Jesus Christ Everlasting Gospel | 2 |
| REL 275C | Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon | 2 |
Previously earned course credits from PathwayConnect and/or other colleges and universities will be evaluated after a student is admitted and submits valid transcripts.
- Event planner
- Human relations manager or coordinator
- Sports broadcaster
- Public relations specialist
- Corporate trainer
Why choose this degree?
Education in communication prepares you to work effectively in nearly every industry, and qualifies you for positions in fields such as marketing, public relations, editing, media relations, social media management, and others. Communication training will qualify you to use written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills to manage interpersonal relationships, build and lead teams, develop and implement communication strategies for a variety of clients, and create and improve marketing campaigns for consumers.
BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a