Communication Studies, B.A.

Location(s): PBA Online

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Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

Develop competent communication skills, including oral, written, and nonverbal.
Describe how contexts affect communication situations and ethical decision making.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Identify ethical communication practices.

Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements - 45 Credit Hours

The Faith, Roots, and Reason Global Studies requirement is fulfilled through a course in this major. Only 42 of the 45 credit hours of the Faith, Roots, and Reason program will still be required for the completion of this program.

As part of the remaining 39 credit hours of Faith, Roots, and Reason requirements, students must elect to complete LAS 1003 - Learning and Academic Success at PBA from the Orientation menu and PLS 3003 - Freedom in American Society as their “freedom” selection.

Core Communication Courses - 15 Credit Hours

All students majoring in Communication Studies must take the following five courses:

Communication Studies Concentration - 27 Credit Hours

Additional Required Credit Hours - 39 Credit Hours

These additional hours may be fulfilled by a minor, second major, general electives taken concurrently, previous coursework taken at PBA or through transfer credits.

Sample Degree Plan

Communication Studies Sample Degree Plan