BA in Communication
Lynn University
Key Information
Campus location
Boca Raton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 53,620 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
Connect to tech
As a communication major, you'll focus on merging the traditional studies of mass communication with today’s developing media technology. The skills you gain with this degree will keep you on top of those trends, and with a unique ability to guide the integration of future media technologies, too.
As a student in the B.A. in communication program, you can master tons of concepts, including topics in persuasion, ethics, and social media. Or, take a more technical route and study the development and delivery of all kinds of internet-based messages, as well as traditional print, radio, and TV.
You’ll learn from our credentialed professors and industry experts. You’ll manage theory and fundamentals while working hands-on with our top-level technology. Plus, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your portfolio even further with our on-campus student productions (Knight Radio, iPulse TV, and iPulse newspaper). Or, snag a chance to volunteer or intern with one of our local, highly respected media outlets.
What you’ll learn as a communication major
Becoming a successful communicator is key in today's digital environment. In this bachelor's of communication program, you'll learn traditional communication theories and practical applications of communication strategies. As a communication major, you'll come to understand the communication opportunities, obligations and risks, which continue to emerge in today's world. Leaders, consultants, activists, and all citizens can effectively use communication strategies that bring about change through conflict. Here, you'll learn all of these skills and strategies from faculty who are experts in the field. Here's a deeper look at some topics you will explore in this bachelor's program.
- Mass communication and social media
- Newest media technologies
- Concepts of persuasion, ethics, and social media
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Curriculum
4-year plan
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Career Opportunities
Explore the many job opportunities and prepare for a successful career in a variety of fields with a degree in communication.
As a communications major, you will gain the skills needed for a successful communications career. With your bachelor’s degree, you’ll be fully qualified to take on a range of roles, including:
- Online writer
- Editor
- Social media specialist
- Producer
- Media relations specialist
- Communications consultant
- Speechwriter
Graduates of the bachelor’s in communication program have gone on to work for many well-known corporations, including:
- CNBC, WCBS-TV, and NFL Films
- Verizon Wireless
- Ryan Seacrest Productions
- VH1
- JetBlue Airways
- Beacon Communications
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English Language Requirements
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