Communication - Bachelor of Applied Science
Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Overview
In a world where information is almost instantly disseminated and available from a variety of sources, the ability to communicate correctly, clearly, and persuasively has never been more important. This degree will help you become a skilled, ethical, and confident communicator with the capacity to positively impact families, communities, and organizations across the world.
Career Opportunities
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, professions sales, and various social services. Other careers that may be related to this degree include:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:
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Communicate in a persuasive, legal, and ethical manner.
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Research and analyze scenarios in order to develop sound ideas and solutions.
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Produce targeted and effective written, spoken, and visual messages in media, group, and interpersonal settings.
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Effectively collaborate with diverse people in a variety of settings and circumstances.
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Serve in groups constructively or lead them productively.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Complete each of the following
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Religion Electives
Complete three additional religion courses
College and Career Success
Complete both of the following
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Internship
Complete at least 1 credit
| CAR 299R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
General Education
Program Required General Education
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 201 | Intermediate College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| POLS 110 | American Government | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fine Arts
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ART 101 | Survey of Art History | 3 credits |
| ART 110 | Survey of Visual & Performing Arts | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Physical Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| GEO 111 | Physical Geology, Online | 3 credits |
| PS 120 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 credits |
| PS 140 | Introduction to Physical Sciences | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Social Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| BUS 301 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECON 162 | Economic Principles and Problems-Macro, Online | 3 credits |
| GEOG 130 | World Political Geography | 3 credits |
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | Introduction to Sociology, Online | 3 credits |
| SS 160 | Leadership & Human Behavior | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
General Education Student Choice
Students must complete one additional course from one of the following areas: (3-4 credits)
- American Institutions Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Fine Arts Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Humanities Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Life Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Physical Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Social Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Math courses: Math 110 or higher (3-4 credit hours)
ECON 161 is recommended
Life Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 credits |
| LS 265 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
LS 265 is for Medical Assisting student only
Total Credit Hours: 30
Communication Skills Certificate
Complete one of these certificates:
Communication Fundamentals Certificate
| DCC 180 | Fundamentals of Content Creation | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 | Mass Communication and Society | 3 credits |
| COMM 310 | Writing for Communication Careers | 3 credits |
| COMM 320 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| COMM 330 | Digital Communication | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Communication Core Certificate
| COMM 300 | Communication Career Workshop | 1 credit |
| COMM 350 | Communication Research Methods | 3 credits |
| COMM 360 | Conflict Management | 3 credits |
| COMM 370 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 credits |
| COMM 380 | Communication Project Management | 3 credits |
| COMM 499 | Communication Internship | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Recommended Elective Courses
The remaining 27-28 credits are elective credits. Students should work with an advisor to ensure that they complete coursework to satisfy the minimum 120 credit hour requirement and to fulfill the graduation requirement of at least 40 upper division required (300-400 level).
The following courses are recommended Communication-related courses. These courses are not specifically required, but are ideal courses to prepare students for their careers and to credits and the minimum 120 credit requirement. Students who desire additional skills in this area of study are also encouraged to pursue an additional Communication Skills Certificate (Digital Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, or Technology Account Management).
| COMM 340 | Public Relations Applied Principles | 3 credits |
| COMM 390 | Intercultural Communications | 3 credits |
| COMM 410 | Design Thinking | 3 credits |
| COMM 425 | UX Strategy and Management | 2 credits |
| COMM 435 | Advanced UX Design | 3 credits |
| COMM 455 | Consumer Insight | 2 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 27-28
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 120 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or better in all program-specific courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4 Complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level)
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your academic advisor for assistance.
First Semester
Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
DCC 180, Fundamentals of Content Creation, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Communication Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Communication Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
REL, Religion 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 14
Third Semester
Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Communication Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
Communication Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
COMM 210, Mass Communication and Society, 3 credits
ENG 201, Intermediate College Writing, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 15
Fourth Semester
Communication Skills Certificate, 1 certificate class, 3 credits
COMM 310, Writing for Communication Careers, 3 credits
COMM 320, Public Speaking, 3 credits
COMM 330, Digital Channel Strategy, 3 credits
CAR 299, Internship, 1 credit
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 15
Fifth Semester
Elective, Emphasis Upper-Level Department Elective, 3 credits
COMM 300, Communication Career Workshop, 1 credit
COMM 380, Communication Project Management, 3 credits
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
MAT 252, Statistics, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 15
Sixth Semester
COMM 350, Communication Research Methods, 3 credits
COMM 360, Conflict Management, 3 credits
POLS 110, American Government, 3 credits
GE – SS, any General Education, Social Science Course, ECON 161, Microeconomics is recommended, 3 credits
REL, Religion Upper-Division, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours:14
Seventh Semester
Elective, Recommended Upper-Level Department Electives, 2 credits
Elective, Recommended Upper-Level Department Electives, 2 credits
COMM 370, Media Law and Ethics, 3 credits
GE – Choice, Any General Education, Choice course, ECON 162, Macroeconomics is recommended, 3 credits
GE – LS, any General Education, Life Science Course, 3 credits
REL, Religion Upper-Division, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours:15
Eighth Semester
Elective, Recommended Upper-Level Department Electives, 3 credits
Elective, Recommended Upper-Level Department Electives, 3 credits
COMM 499, Communication Internship, 2 credits
GE – PS, any General Education, Physical Science Course, 3 credits
GE – FA, any General Education, Fine Arts Course, 3 credits
REL, Religion, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours: 16
Total Communication (BAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 120