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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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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

Bachelor of Applied Science of Communication

Program requirements

To earn a bachelor’s degree, you will complete three certificates plus additional general education and religion courses. *
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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.

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Steps to your Bachelor's Degree in Communication

To complete a bachelor's degree, the following courses are required in addition to the three certificates:

Requirements Table

Complete the following additional requirements:

  • General Education Courses 26 Credits
  • Additional Courses 6 Credits
  • Religion Courses 14 Credits
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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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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.
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