Communications Student Studying in Bachelor's Degree Program at Wilmington University
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Bachelor of Science in Communication

A BS in Communication in Step With Today’s Business and Media Landscape

Modern communicators must be more well-rounded than ever, conveying information and ideas artfully through a variety of platforms. In the Wilmington University bachelor’s degree in communication program, you’ll learn effective, strategic communication, branding and storytelling from leading practitioners.

Customize Your Communications Major With a Concentration

Tailor your communication degree to meet your goals. The Digital Journalism concentration prepares you to use print, broadcast and digital channels to inform and persuade target audiences. The Public Relations & Strategic Communication concentration focuses on the use of marketing, advertising and public relations to craft unforgettable brands. The Visual Communication concentration prepares you to visually communicate ideas and messages for commercial or promotional purposes.

Build Your Resume and Network With Your Communication Bachelor’s Degree

Communications courses blend with on-the-job skills in a required cooperative learning experience. Add tangible assets to your resume and increase your professional connections prior to graduation in this versatile and affordable business communication degree program.

Earn a Technical Communicator Certification as Part of Your Degree

Courses like Advanced Technical Communication give you a triple advantage: solid skills and experience, credits toward your communications degree, and preparation for the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) Exam, which gives you a competitive edge in the domestic and international job markets.

 

Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ (DCA) Accelerated Options

Use elective courses in this bachelor's program to complete a related Dual-Credit Certificate® while you earn your degree. Dual-Credit courses can be applied to both this program and other, related WilmU programs.

Interested in getting a head start on a master’s degree? Students may be eligible to incorporate five graduate-level Digital Communication courses into this program — at the undergraduate tuition rate! Learn more about DCA.

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Choose From Three Specialized Communication Concentrations

  • Digital Journalism
  • Public Relations & Strategic Communication
  • Visual Communication
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Finish your communication degree faster by transferring credits. 
40 courses 120 total credits

$1,257 per course

Cost of a typical 3-credit course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit. 
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your communication degree.

Career and Industry Outlook for BS in Communication Graduates

A communications degree opens the door to a fulfilling career and jobs in many industries. Learn more about Career Resources.

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I like work that allows me to express my creativity. The BS in Communication program appealed to me because I find writing, designing and developing brands to be challenging and fun. I recently achieved my educational goal of attaining my bachelor's degree and landing a marketing and communications position. Krista Fowler, BS in Communication

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