Communication Arts Bachelor's Degree

Are you interested in a degree program that will enhance your communication skills? Would you like to pursue a career in mass communication? Read on to find out more about a communication arts bachelor's degree program. Schools offering Design Visualization degrees can also be found in these popular choices.

What Does a Communication Arts Bachelor's Degree Program Involve?

In this communication arts degree, you will study ways of communicating through images, writing, music and speech. You will develop skills in professional writing, intercultural and mass communication and visual communication. Upon completion of your studies, you will have the skills necessary to work in a variety of fields, including business, public relations, journalism, broadcast news, television, film and Internet communications.

What Classes Could I Take?

Coursework for this degree may include introduction to mass communications, reporting, writing and editing, speech communication, business and professional speaking, origins of visual communication, print media, basic communication arts software and other classes. You may find that you can complete this degree online through a distance-learning program

What Skills Could I Obtain?

Once you have obtained your degree, you will be eligible for entry-level positions in television, film, print media, news, public relations and other fields. Career opportunities may involve writing newsletters, software manuals and Web content. You could also write or report the news, manage Internet communications and communicate a company's corporate mission to shareholders and clients.

What Can I Do After I Graduate?

A communication arts bachelor's degree can lead to a career as a public relations specialist, news analyst, technical writer or other career in communications. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that employment of public relations specialists is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations from 2008-2018 (www.bls.gov). An increasingly competitive business environment should cause the need for public relations specialists to grow. Employment of technical writers is expected to grow as fast as average for all occupations from 2008-2018 as well. There will especially be a demand for writers in such areas as law, medicine and economics. Employment of news analysts is expected to slowly decline as publishing and broadcasting continue to consolidate.

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