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
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
- Event planner
- Human relations manager or coordinator
- Sports broadcaster
- Public relations specialist
- Corporate trainer
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.
Bachelor of Applied Science of Communication
Program requirements
Degrees are built by selecting three certificates, which are typically made up of five courses each. Our recommended plans are designed to lead to better job opportunities. To earn a bachelor’s degree, you will complete three certificates plus additional requirements:
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Steps to your Bachelor's Degree in Communication
If getting a better job is not your primary focus, there are
Core
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| ENG 301 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MAT 108 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 |
College and Career Success
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 |
| CAR 499R | Internship | 1 |
Humanities
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
Fine Arts
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ART 101 | History of the Fine Arts | 3 |
Religion
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| REL 200C | The Eternal Family | 2 |
| REL 225C | Foundations of the Restoration | 2 |
| REL 250C | Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel | 2 |
| REL 275C | Teachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon | 2 |
Life Sciences
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
American Institution
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| POLS 110 | American Government | 3 |
Physical Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| PS 120 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
Social Science
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 |
Additional GE Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | # of Credits |
| ECON 162 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEO 111 | Physical Geology, Online | 3 |
Previously earned course credits from PathwayConnect and/or other colleges and universities will be evaluated after a student is admitted and submits valid transcripts.