Undergraduate
Communication Arts: Bachelor’s Degree
A bachelor’s degree in the field of communication provides students with the skills and strategies needed in the business world, such as creating and delivering effective presentations, crafting a well-reasoned argument, and building and enhancing dialogue between people and groups. The Communication Arts major prepares graduates to solve problems, resolve conflict, and increase communication options. A communication degree allows students to explore how the media, entertainment industry, and commercial institutions affect individuals and society. In addition, students will enrich their understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication, such as writing, speaking, and visual images and movement; and students will learn how to use art, photographs, and other media in presentations. Students complete their bachelor’s degree with a major in communication arts to improve written and verbal skills for personal and professional development. The communication degree requires an integrative project, in which students will synthesize their studies and demonstrate their communication skills.
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At a Glance
Classes Begin
March 30
Course Length
10 Weeks
Bachelor's Tuition
$603 per credit hour
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Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Communication Design. Craft compelling expressions of ideas through oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication techniques using theories and audience analysis to tailor persuasive, organized messages in a variety of settings.
- Intercultural Communication Competence. Apply intercultural communication theories to promote productive and inclusive engagement with diverse audiences.
- Media Analysis and Critical Interpretation. Examine media messages across print, broadcast, digital, and visual platforms to identify how messages shape cultural representation and influence society.
- Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation. Develop innovative strategies to address communication challenges by leveraging research, technologies, creativity, and ethical analysis.
- Collaborative Communication and Conflict Resolution. Apply communication strategies including dialogue, mediation, and negotiation to facilitate productive group dynamics, resolve conflicts, and increase communication options within teams.
What is a Bachelor's Completion Program?
A bachelor's degree completion program is designed for adults who have started, but not yet finished, an undergraduate degree. Students can transfer up to three years of previous college credit directly toward a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver through this program ideal for those seeking flexibility in completing their degree.
Curriculum
11
Core Courses
10
Major Courses
Varies
Elective Courses
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Communications Specialist Salary: National Average
$52,836
(Glassdoor)
College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:
- One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
- A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
- Resume and cover letter guidance
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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