Bachelor of Science in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication Program Overview
Whether you have a specific career goal or you are still considering the options, a communication degree will equip you for the future. This program is designed to meet the needs of each student so that they can meet the needs of the times through clear, creative, and compelling communication — whether they work in entertainment, nonprofit organizations, corporations, or a wide variety of other fields.
- Two concentrations: Communication Studies and Media Studies
- Hybrid program featuring in-person and online courses
- Internships prepare students for a wide variety of careers
- Personalized senior capstone project
Courses
Spalding’s 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Communication immerses students in the practical application of communication theory and research. The program is designed to guide students to explore a topic that interests them in the field of communication with an emphasis on career-readiness. Courses include Persuasion, Digital Media, and Online & Print Publication.
Concentrations
Each student in the communication program chooses a specific concentration to focus their degree.
Media Studies: Media Studies allows students to create a course of study that will prepare them for career aspirations in media analysis, digital literacy, television, film and media criticism, political policy and campaign analysis, marketing, brand strategy, content creation, journalism, nonprofit communication, or other related fields.
Communication Studies: Communication Studies allows students to design a program in tandem with the student’s professional goals aligned with communication, public relations, professional writing, branding, hospitality, event planning, journalism, nonprofit work, or other related fields.
Accreditation
Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.
Admissions Requirements
Let’s talk about it. Discover how Spalding’s Bachelor of Science in Communication can close the gap between the possible and the pragmatic.
Tuition
Louisville’s downtown university wants to help you reach your goals. Learn about tuition and fees for our Bachelor of Science in Communication program, as well as your financial aid options.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Communication is key—it ranked number one on LinkedIn’s list of the 2024 Most In-Demand Skills.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Spalding communication graduates are crafting messages and engaging culture throughout the professional landscape. Fields where they are succeeding include:
- Administration
- Advertising
- Brand Strategy
- Content Creation
- Editing
- Education
- Event Planning
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Journalism
- Nonprofits
- Politics
- Public Relations
- Social media marketing
Benefit from networking opportunities and relationships with top employers in the area, including:
- WHAS
- WAVE
- WDRB
- Brown Forman
- Kentucky Derby Festival
- Greater Louisville, Inc
The communication courses I took along with creative writing have left an impact as I transition to the workforce. I learned valuable skills such as adaptability and collaboration. The program left me with a desire to always be willing to ask questions and to learn.
Chris Mattingly, Independent Living Specialist, 2024
