Communication, BA

Overview

Are you interested in writing? How about media? Do you love building and maintaining relationships? Then, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication might just be perfect for you.

CU Denver’s online Bachelor or Arts in Communication will allow you to deepen your understanding of the political, social, cultural, global and historical aspects of communication.

We pride ourselves on educating and training students to be effective communicators, leaders and advocates in whatever industry they enter. Not only will you gain broad theoretical knowledge, but you’ll also get practical, hands-on experience that will help you implement what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career upon graduation or going to graduate school, CU Denver’s online BA in Communication can help you get there. The skills you learn from our program include writing, speaking, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, analysis and teamwork skills. This skill set is valuable to both employers and graduate schools, as effectively expressing ideas communication is essential to success in the workplace and the classroom.

Program Details

A B.A. in Communication will help you develop knowledge and skills that are required for many different fields, including: 

• Advertising
• Business
• Digital media
• Health care
• Human resources
• International relations
• Journalism and media writing
• Education
• Public service and government
• Marketing
• Media relations and more
  

Additionally, CU Denver’s online BA in Communication has a strong focus on experiential learning. We encourage you to take your learning outside of the classroom and into the community. Our students regularly work on different social justice issues and become strong leaders and advocates working towards social justice reform. So not only are you learning essential skills including writing, speaking, and critical thinking, you’re also given the opportunity to take your skills and knowledge into the real world and contribute to society in a positive, productive manner.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2020

Credit Hours

120

Tuition Information

Community Service and Public Affairs

The Community Service & Public Affairs pathway offers a variety of courses meant to build the skills and experiences needed to practice communication for the common good. This pathway offers the opportunity for students to enhance leadership skills and practice how to handle conflict in real-world situations. Whether you’re interested in working in the public sector or for a private organization that helps fight for social justice, this pathway can set you up to make a difference in your community.

Media & Cultural Studies

The media contributes a lot to both how we communicate and how we perceive communications in the modern world. The Media & Cultural Studies pathway examines how a broad range of communication technologies impact our cultural, personal and professional lives. Whether you’re interested in a career in a media-related field or you want to learn how to be a more critical media consumer, this pathway will help you get there. We’ll examine media from contexts including public relations, advertising, politics and public advocacy, among others.

Global & Intercultural Communication

Are you interested in learning about communication from a global level? The Global & Intercultural Communication pathway is perfect for that. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of communication, but you’ll also delve deep into the importance of communication on a global scale and discover how it affects international and intercultural relationships. If you’re interested in travel or working for a global organization, this the pathway for you.

Health Communication

Communication is of the utmost importance in the health care field. This pathway helps students understand how health communications are cultivated, negotiated and understood across a wide range of communication contexts. This is a great pathway for students who are interested in a career in health and medicine.