Communication Studies (100% online)
Offered at IU East by School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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This is an online program.
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
120 credits
The Communication Studies program examines the process of human communication as well as the creation, dissemination, effects, and criticism of communication messages. Courses focus on interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, and media studies and emphasize both theory and practice.
Faculty offer classes based on their wide-ranging expertise in media criticism, social media, intercultural communication, health communication, media effects, intimate communication, propaganda, public relations, and visual communication, among others. Throughout a course of study, students may analyze communication-related current events, participate in communication scenarios, critique media artifacts, author press releases, edit photographs, or develop communication campaigns.
Professionals who hold communication degrees work in diverse industries including healthcare, advertising, public relations, media, higher education, financial services, and nonprofit.
Here is a partial list of career possibilities obtained from the National Communication Association:
- Community relations director
- Publications editor
- Museum curator
- Editor
- Publicist
- Marketing copywriter
- Career and training advisor
- Advertising executive
- Script writer
- Newspaper publisher
- Speechwriter
- Sports marketer
- Public affairs director
- Media relations manager
- TV producer
- Video editor
- Technical writer
This program is part of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
You must complete a total of 42 credit hours in communication and related areas. A minimum of 36 credit hours must be taken at the 300 level or above, with at least 18 in the major. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required in major core and major elective courses. A minimum grade of C is required in CMCL-C 490.
See the Undergraduate Course Catalog for a detailed list of the degree requirements.