BS in Communication
Walden University
United States of America, Minneapolis
BS in Communication
About
Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of Walden’s BS in Communication program, you’ll be prepared to:
- Articulate the importance of thoughtful message creation and delivery in personal, family, work, social, political and community life.
- Demonstrate active listening skills to effectively receive, process, and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication delivered through various communication channels.
- Identify the influences that organizational and societal structures, practices, and paradigms have on access to communication modalities, as well as the content of messages delivered in social media, political discourse, mass communication and interpersonal interactions.
- Evaluate the implications of ethical choices in a situation and their impact on the communication process and outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Synthesize diverse contexts and worldviews into effective communication practices accommodating difference, demonstrating respect for diversity and uniqueness, and creating opportunities for collaboration.
- Distinguish among communication platforms and approaches to select those most appropriate for delivery of a specific message to a target audience.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
- English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
- Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)
- Completed application
- Current résumé, when applicable
- Access to a computer and the Internet
English Program Requirements
Since you’ll be learning online in English, U.S schools typically request official scores from one of four English proficiency tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- Academic modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- The Pearson Test of English
Since you’ll be learning online in English, U.S schools typically request official scores from one of four English proficiency tests:
Career
With businesses needing to create and distribute clear, compelling messages through a variety of platforms, demand for media and communication professionals is expected to grow.1 According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) Job Outlook 2020, employers rank written and verbal communication skills among the most important attributes they look for in a job candidate.2
With an online communications degree rooted in key business skills, you can become a more skilled communicator and a more confident professional. Open new doors to a career in marketing, advertising, and public relations as well as in business, information technology, and other fields.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,534 / yearHow to Apply
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BS in Communication
Walden University
United States of America,
Minneapolis