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Bachelor of Science
Averett University
Program Details
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science in Communication
Averett University
This major seeks to prepare students for the “what’s next” in media, sport communication and public relations by focusing on the skills that are fundamental to an effective communicator. Coursework includes a balance of theory and practice with an emphasis on writing, speaking and storytelling in the digital age. This well-balanced major also provides students with instruction and practice in the communication skills that are necessary for success in media, business, public relations and sport communication related careers. Students are well prepared for their careers or for further study in graduate school.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science in Communication
120
BS Communications
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education Requirements
30
Fundamental Written Communication
6
Written Communication
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Society & Culture
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student must take minimum 6 hours up to 12 hours. If following BA, up to intermediate foreign language is required.
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Society & Culture Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Humanities & Creativity
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student must take minimum of 3 hours in Humanities and up to 9 additional hours in Humanities & Creativity.
Humanities requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Humanities & Creativity Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Scientific & Quantitative
7
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student must take 1 Lab Science and 1 Mathematics for minimum 7 credits, up to 13 credits.
Lab Science
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Mathematics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Other Degree Requirement
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
If student is transferring 15 or more credits, this requirement is waived.
Interdisciplinary Studies
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Interdisciplinary Studies
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Major and Elective Studies
90
Communication Requirements
36
Presentation Skills
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Intro to Media
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Interpersonal Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Multimedia Writing
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Digital and Social Media
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Intro to Broadcasting and Reporting
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Persuasion
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Organizational Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication Theory
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Internship
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Capston
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Student Media
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
1 Credit hour class. Students must complete at least three semesters.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication Options
54
Organizational Communication and Public Relations Requirements
18
Intro to Public Relations
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Small Group and Team Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Crisis Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Rhetoric and Popular Culture
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Advanced Public Relations
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing any available course
Electives
36
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students are encouraged to take a second major, minor, or electrives to meet graduation requirements of 120 credits
Earn 36 credits by completing any available course
Sports Communication
18
Sports Communication
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Intro to Sport Management
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Sports Field Reporting
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Sports Information and Public Relations
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Advanced Broadcasting and Reporting
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing any available course
Electives
36
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students are encouraged to take a second major, a minor, or electives to meet graduation requirements of 120 credits.
Earn 36 credits by completing any available course
Applicable Admissions Agreements
There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | If student has earned an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science from the community college setting, it will be accepted for transfer credit. Ds will be awarded transfer credit, except for a D in ENG111. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students who complete an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science through dual enrollment credits are treated as first time freshman but have the same rights and privileges of transfer direct from the community college setting. If student has earned an Associate Degree, Ds will be awarded transfer credit, except for a D in ENG111. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Averett accepts CLEP, DANTES, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores. Students also have an option to complete a Portfolio course to request consideration to earn University credits for other prior learning. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
94
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
34.3% of 842 Transfer students who applied were accepted.
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| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | Communication, Technology & Culture Major - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Liberal Arts: Communication Studies Specialization, A.A. | Associate | Associate of Arts | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in English, Major in Communication | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Media and Communication (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Communication Studies (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Regent University | B.A. in Communication Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 25-1122.00 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 27-3031.00 | Public Relations Specialists | Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-3011.00 | Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 11-2032.00 | Public Relations Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client. | Management Occupations |
| 11-2011.00 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis. | Management Occupations |
| 13-1011.00 | Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 27-2099.00 | Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 13-1131.00 | Fundraisers | Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 11-2033.00 | Fundraising Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations. | Management Occupations |
| 27-3023.00 | News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-3099.00 | Media and Communication Workers, All Other | All media and communication workers not listed separately. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-3043.05 | Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
| 27-3043.00 | Writers and Authors | Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material. | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ |
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