B.A. in Communication Studies

Learn to communicate at maximum effectiveness in the global marketplace

Mai Vang is a student in the communication studies program. She finds the accelerated schedule and cohort model an encouraging and bonding experience, and knows that the instructors care about her success.

Competent communication is at the heart of all successful relationships—personal, social, or business. The complexity of communicating effectively is compounded by:

Rapidly changing demographics
Advancements in technology
Globalization of our world

The B.A. in Communication Studies will develop and refine your practical communication skills to help you tackle the challenges of today’s marketplace.

Get started on your B.A. in Communication Studies today!

Designed for In-Career Adults

Be part of a cohort—a supportive group of adults who progress through the entire program together.
Meet one evening a week.
Take one course at a time.
Complete the course work in approximately 24 months.
Register once for the entire major.
Pick a convenient start date.
Meet on Bethel’s campus near the intersection of 35W and 694 or at convenient Metro locations.
Earn 49 credits in the Communication Studies major .
Park for free.

Program Emphases

Theoretical principles applicable to the communication discipline
Oral, written, and listening skills necessary to function as a competent communicator
Higher level thinking processes applied by evaluating evidence, analyzing communication texts (public, media, technological texts), and applying information to life decisions
Examination of ethical dilemmas in light of a Christian worldview
Equitable treatment of all people which is related to empathic, responsible communication based in Christian principles
Preparation for work and/or graduate study

Credits Needed for Graduation

To graduate with your B. A. in Communication Studies, you must complete 122 semester credits:

Credits required to enter a degree-completion cohort	60
Upper-division credits in the communication studies major	49
Additional credits earned through elective credit options	13
Total semester credits required for graduation	122

Policies

All program policies can be found in the CAPS catalog. The catalog can be download here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.