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Spread Your Message with a Communications Major from SNHU

Communicating effectively with co-workers, clients and the public requires expertise in oral, written and visual communications. The Bachelor of Arts in Communications major at Southern New Hampshire University helps you develop and deliver key messages to diverse audiences.

You'll learn communication theory and industry concepts, and build public speaking, presentation and interviewing skills. You'll also gain experience with business communication, graphic design and public relations through courses and minors in advertising, film, journalism, information technology or marketing. Electives in 3D animation and modeling, digital illustration and digital video production are also offered.

Earn Your BA in Communication for just $10K per year

The BA in Communication is one of SNHU’s Experience More programs. In these programs, you’ll be on a more structured, career-focused pathway to your degree. Designed to incorporate industry experience and prepare you for the workplace more rapidly, at least 36 of your credits will be earned through experiential learning which may include studio work, lab work, project-based courses, internships, or industry certifications.

You’ll also learn through a mix of face-to-face classroom and online formats. That means less seat time in traditional classroom settings, and more time engaging with faculty members as project leads, internship advisors, or coaches.

See Yourself Succeed as a Communications Major at SNHU

Having good communication skills is, without a doubt, one of the most sought-after skills by prospective employers - no matter what field you go into. That's what makes this BA so valuable. As a SNHU communication major candidate, you can expect to:

• Gain hands-on experience in public speaking and interviewing skills
• Complete coursework in corporate communication, graphic design, public relations, social media and other communication disciplines
• Understand and articulate the business rationale behind communication strategies
• Tailor the communication degree by minoring in graphic design, social media marketing, sport management, marketing or fashion merchandising

Careers & Outcomes

The communication, computer and graphic design skills you'll obtain prepare you for a variety of careers. Employers who have hired SNHU graduates with a BA in Communication include Glamour Magazine, Fox Network, Boston Red Sox, Segway and the Manchester Monarchs.

This BA program emphasizes practical experience through coursework and other opportunities, including:

• Working with clients in real-world settings
• Contributing to the publication of the student-run college newspaper, The Penmen Press, and student-run radio station, Radio SNHU
• Internships

Curriculum

Required courses include psychology, sociology, history and politics, to name a few.

There are 11 communication courses, ranging from public speaking and public relations to social media, journalism and more. Electives include communications, English and graphic arts.