Bachelor of Science in Communication
The B.S. in communication program equips students to serve as professional communicators in a variety of ministry and marketplace settings, developing a broad base of skills in oral, written, and visual communication. Coursework is designed to lead students to develop the skills required to be Christ-centered communicators who prepare and deliver high-quality messages to audiences with integrity and professionalism. Students majoring in communication learn to communicate in both oral and written modalities; to understand the mass media and their audiences; and to utilize a variety of media skills. Graduates of the program are equipped to work in the fields of communication or public relations in both non-profit and for-profit organizations, or to pursue graduate study in Communication or related fields.
Program Highlights
- Demonstrate familiarity with the process of communication at the interpersonal, organizational, and mass communication levels, while using a variety of methods to reach audiences.
- Learn to think, write and design as a professional communicator.
- Complete a communication internship in a professional environment that relates to your particular interest. Some examples include a student interested in journalism who could choose to intern with a local newspaper, or a student interested in public relations could intern with a PR firm.
Curriculum
Career Opportunities
Point’s degree in Communication will equip you with the knowledge and tools to launch a success career in the following fields:
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Digital Media
- Meeting and Event Planning
Faculty
| Name | Title | Department | |
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Nicci Wooley | Assistant Professor of Communication | College of Arts & Sciences |
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Sarah Huxford | Associate Professor and Senior Director of Communications | College of Arts & Sciences |
Why Point
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Faith Based
Your faith will be strengthened with courses taught from a biblical worldview—from business to biblical studies, math to ministry.
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Supportive
Point provides mentoring programs with faculty, alumni and local business professionals tailored to your personal and professional goals.
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Small Class Size
Our 18-to-1 student to professor ratio provides a small class size where you’re not just a student – you’re family.