B.A. in Communication Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies will provide you with excellent knowledge of communication theory and practical application. You'll develop an understanding of interpersonal, group, and organizational communication – including a grasp of social media and communication via emerging technologies. Plus, with a Christian worldview integrated into all communication courses, you'll see how ethics, meaning, and truth are essential to how we communicate.
Program Focus
Cross-cultural communication, persuasive communication, and communication law
With a communications degree, you'll get training in a variety of important topics and will graduate with a broad understanding of what makes up 75% of every person's waking hours: communication. You'll find job possibilities in areas ranging from business and advertising, to radio and journalism, to politics.
- 120 credit hours (36 in major core)
- Courses are taken one at a time and are generally completed in five-week blocks
- CCU's generous transfer credit policies help you accelerate your degree
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Great demand for Communications majors!
Few degrees have such a wide application as a bachelor's degree in communication. Through your communications studies courses at CCU, you'll receive training to enter a variety of fields. You'll be well prepared to function in business communications and marketing environments – managing people or managing messaging for an organization. Those majoring in communications are sought after in fields where messaging is essential – from public relations to law, to essential positions in today's changing media landscape. From writing speeches to marketing products, your communication skills will be necessary in our information-dominated world.
Classes for the Communications bachelor's degree are 100% online. We also offer a Communications Studies minor available to students of many majors.
Communication Studies bachelor's degree program benefits
- A bachelor's degree in Communication Studies is one of the most versatile degrees offered today, and it can provide a variety of options in fields where you are interacting with others and enacting positive change.
- The degree program is specially designed for adult students who are busy with work and family commitments.
- Online communications courses typically run for five weeks and weekly assignments may be completed around your schedule.
- All coursework is completed online. Most classes are only five weeks long and weekly assignments have due dates that make it possible for you to complete your work on your schedule.
- Small class sizes encourage individualized learning and networking.
- Adult students have direct access to professors who are also professionals in the field.
- Take advantage of CCU's generous transfer credit policies to accelerate your degree!
Communications Related Programs
- Associate Degrees: Communication Studies, A.A.
- Bachelor's Degrees: Communication Studies, B.A.; Creative Writing, B.A.
- Certificates: Communication Studies Certificate
State Exclusions for Online Students
Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.