Department website: https://www.atu.edu/cj

Students who choose to seek the Bachelor of Arts in Communication gain a broad understanding of the field, with possible coursework in the following areas:

1. Communication for the professions
2. Language and culture
3. Organizational communication
4. Performance studies

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Debate team
• Possible internships
• Research engagement with a faculty member
• Innovative seminars in areas such as food communication, communication & music, and the dark side of communication

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

• Communicating ethically and persuasively in civic settings
• Developing interviewing skills
• Using communication to effectively work with others
• Writing and presenting business presentations

YOU COULD WORK AS A(N):

• Community Relations Director
• Corporate Communication Specialist
• Human Resources Manager
• Patient Rights Advocate

ALUMNI OF OUR PROGRAM WORK AT

• Baptist Health Services, Little Rock AR
• Friendship Community Care, Benton AR
• Open Tech Alliance (National Company based in Phoenix, AZ)
• State of Arkansas Legislature

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".

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Certain electives and social sciences are recommended based on student’s emphasis.

Students who complete the program will be able to:

• perform diagnostic communication activities.
• create and present effective arguments.
• prepare original research presentable through an appropriate medium.
• communicate effectively orally and through writing (General Education Objective).

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php