Communication, BA
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Campus or Online Communications Degree Bachelor of Arts (BA)
A bachelor’s degree in communication will help students develop sought-after skills and become effective writers and speakers. From the corporate world to academics to ministry, graduates can leverage a communications degree to inform, educate, entertain, and persuade others. San Diego Christian College (SDC) offers a unique Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication program that combines major and general education coursework with a spiritual foundation. Choose from a 100% online learning environment or evening classes on SDC’s Santee campus.
As you pursue your BA in Communications, you will develop an integrative knowledge of the nature of human communication as well as the relationships and contexts in which it occurs. You will also have an opportunity to explore how communication fosters wellbeing, establishes and enhances connections, promotes civic engagement, and enables active participation within a global community.
Read on for an overview of San Diego Christian College’s evening/online communications degree program, or submit the form to request more information.
COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE OVERVIEW
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Career Opportunities for Communication Majors
When you earn a BA in Communication online or via evening classes at San Diego Christian College, you will come away with practical skills you can apply immediately in your personal life and on the job. You can parlay your bachelor’s degree in communications into a career in business, government, education, media, or the arts.
SDC’s Communication degree positions you for opportunities such as:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Marketing Writer
- Editorial Director
- Content Strategist
- Marketing Manager
- News Reporter
- Director of Communications
Summary of Learning Objectives for the Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
As a student in the Communications degree program at San Diego Christian College, you will learn the theoretical constructs of communication and how to apply them within the workplace and community. You will also discover how to use these skills to create an impact on the world for Christ.
The BA in Communication program prepares you to:
- Write and deliver oral presentations that incorporate principles of scholarly content, effective organization, and professional delivery.
- Apply communication theories to relational dynamics, social issues, film, and scripture and integrate them into research, writing, and speaking processes.
- Critically evaluate arguments, contemporary social issues, discourse, research findings, presentations, and persuasive appeals by applying communication theory within a biblical framework.
- Understand the dynamics of human relationships and implement effective communication practices within personal, group, organizational, cultural, and spiritual contexts.
- Write and analyze narratives based on a contextual understanding of human communication.
Evening/Online Communications Degree Curriculum
To earn a BA in Communication online or via evening classes, degree candidates must complete 123 credit hours of coursework. Course descriptions and other relevant information can be found in SDC’s Course Catalog.
Students majoring in Communication may choose to pursue an emphasis or minor in a related discipline. Refer to the Adult Professional Studies Emphasis and Minor Options page for details and course listings.
| Core Courses for Evening or Online Communications Degree Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| COM 301 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM 302 | Media Literacy and Persuasion Theory | 3 |
| COM 435 | Organizational Communication and Leadership | 3 |
| ICS 305 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| LDR 400 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 |
| 18 | ||
| Institutional Course Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BI 392 | Servant Leadership | 3 |
| BI 393 | Historical Perspectives of the Gospels | 3 |
| CM 305 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PD 340 | Adult Development and Life Planning | 3 |
| PHIL 492 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| SCI 302 | Scientific Models of Origins | 3 |
| 18 | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| multiple | Critical Thinking/Communication Courses | 9 |
| multiple | Humanities Courses | 12 |
| multiple | Math and Science Courses | 12 |
| multiple | Social Science Courses | 12 |
| multiple | Liberal Arts Courses | 9 |
| multiple | Electives* | 21 |
| 75 | ||
| Research and Capstone Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree in Communication | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| PHIL 450 | Critical and Creative Thinking | 3 |
| RSH 495A | Research Capstone I | 3 |
| RSH 495B | Research Capstone Statistics | 3 |
| SH 495CR | Research Capstone II | 3 |
| 12 | ||
“As a student in the Adult and Online program, you learn relevant, real-world knowledge taught from a biblical perspective by godly professors. … Students literally take knowledge gained in evening class and put it to use the very next day in the workplace. It does not get any more relevant than that.”
– Frank Wilbourn
FACULTY
All instructors in the Communication degree program have relevant expertise and a passion for Christ-centered learning.
Why Choose SDC for Your Communications Degree? Top Reasons to Start Today
The BA in Communication program is led by expert faculty and features courses that are directly applicable to your career field, with a biblical framework and opportunities for hands-on research and experience. You’ll also have access to the same campus resources as traditional full-time students, including library services and a team of Student Support professionals who are dedicated to your success. Other reasons to choose SDC:
- On Campus or Online: Choose the option that best suits your schedule and preferred learning environment—100% online courses or ground-based evening classes.
- Flexible Start Dates: Each course term is five weeks long, so you may begin your studies at any of 10 start dates throughout the year.
- Affordable: Undergraduate courses are just $452 per credit, and SDC accepts many forms of financial aid, including federal student aid, military tuition assistance, veterans’ benefits, and employer tuition reimbursement.
- No Application Fee: It costs nothing to apply to SDC, so you’ve got nothing to lose. Apply for free today, and you could begin your first classes in a matter of weeks!
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