Communications

Why Communications at Bay Path University?

In today's digital economy, the field of communications has become more important than ever. This program at Bay Path University focuses on communication as central to the human experience. This approach involves understanding how people behave in creating, exchanging, and interpreting messages. 

The program follows the liberal arts tradition and emphasizes critical thinking, research, analysis, writing and speaking skills. A major in communications teaches you how to combine a convincing argument with the appropriate medium to deliver your message effectively in a variety of settings. 

The degree develops transferable skills that will create a strong foundation for all academic disciplines, and meet the needs of employers and organizations. Students will have the opportunity to develop both the art and science of communication and customize their learning to incorporate other disciplines in the following areas:

• Mass Communication and Media
• Interpersonal Communication and Culture
• Organizational Communication/Public Relations
• Media, Technology, and Social Communication 

• Official high school transcripts translated into English
• One of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS scores (if the language of instruction in your high school or college was in English this can be waived)
• Two letters of recommendation from your teacher, school counselor, or principal 
• One to three page typed essay in English addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path University community
• Photocopy of a valid passport
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one full year of study at Bay Path University 

Bay Path University enjoys a rich tradition of international student enrollment. International students interested in enrolling in any of the associate or baccalaureate degree programs are required to submit the following requirements:

• Completed application
• Official high school transcripts translated into English
• One of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (if the language of instruction in your high school or college was in English this can be waived)
• Two letters of recommendation from your teacher, school counselor, or principal
• One to three page typed essay in English addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path University community
• Photocopy of a valid passport
• Bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover one full year of study at Bay Path University