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Bachelor of Applied Science
Communication
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Ensign College + BYU-Pathway

The bachelor’s degree in communication will help students become skilled, ethical, and confident communicators with the capacity to positively impact families, communities, and organizations across the world.

This degree is developed and granted by Ensign College, with support and resources coming from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Why choose this degree?

Education in communication prepares you to work effectively in nearly every industry, and qualifies you for positions in fields such as marketing, public relations, editing, media relations, social media management, and others. Communication training will qualify you to use written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills to manage interpersonal relationships, build and lead teams, develop and implement communication strategies for a variety of clients, and create and improve marketing campaigns for consumers.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a recommended plan of certificates that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.

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Looking Ahead
Potential Employment
Students trained in communication are prepared to work in exciting, wide-ranging, cutting-edge careers that provide meaningful messages to an interconnected global community. Graduates of this program will find use for their skills in corporate training and development, human resources, sales, and various social services. Other careers that may be related to this degree include:
  • Event planner
  • Human relations manager or coordinator
  • Sports broadcaster
  • Public relations specialist
  • Corporate trainer

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

  • Communicate in a persuasive, legal, and ethical manner.
  • Research and analyze scenarios to develop sound ideas and solutions.
  • Produce targeted and effective written, spoken, and visual messages in media, group, and interpersonal settings.
  • Effectively collaborate with diverse people in a variety of settings and circumstances.
  • Serve in groups constructively or lead them productively.

Bachelor of Applied Science of Communication

Program requirements

Degrees are built by selecting three certificates, which are typically made up of five courses each. Our recommended plans are designed to lead to better job opportunities. To earn a bachelor’s degree, you will complete three certificates plus additional requirements:

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Steps to your Bachelor's Degree in Communication

If getting a better job is not your primary focus, there are other certificate options available.

Recommended General Education Courses
Each degree has a set of recommended general education courses.

Core


Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
ENG 101Introduction to College Writing3
ENG 102Intermediate College Writing3
MAT 107Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance3
COMM 122Interpersonal Communications3

College and Career Success


Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
GS 170Career Development1
BAP 115Excel and Introduction to Technology1
CAR 398Project Based Internship1
ENS 497Disciple Leadership Capstone1.5
IT 497IT Capstone1.5

Religion*


Course CodeCourse Name# of Credits
REL 200CThe Eternal Family2
REL 225CFoundations of the Restoration2
REL 250CJesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel2
REL 275CTeachings and Doctrines of the Book of Mormon2
* In addition to the religion courses listed, you will be required to complete three additional religion courses (six credit hours).

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Previously earned course credits from PathwayConnect and/or other colleges and universities will be evaluated after a student is admitted and submits valid transcripts.