Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

BS in Communication Arts - Graphic Communication

Bachelor of Science
Bluefield University

Sharing information honestly and conveying inspirational ideas with clarity has become more important than ever. As a Communication Arts major at Bluefield University, you will learn to skillfully craft messages that matter. From writing and reporting to digital strategy and public relations, from graphic design to theatrical performance, our courses provide tools and hands-on training for journalism, marketing, graphic design, and theatre. With access to our innovative Mac Lab, practical experience at our student-run newspaper The Rampage, or participation in our regionally recognized theatre productions, you will connect with others in the field. The Communication Arts degree—with its five concentrations in digital marketing, graphic communication, modern media, sports communication, or theatre—prepares you to become an ethical decisionmaker. Caring faculty guide you to find your voice, while professional internships at a wide range of for-profit and non-profit organizations refine your expertise. This degree allows you to pursue your career goals with confidence and reach global audiences with purpose and authority.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This program is geared for students who seek careers in Digital Marketing, Modern Media, Graphic Communication, Sports Communication, and/or Theatre.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Bluefield University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
Program Credit Requirements
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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 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.
Requirements
Required Credits
BS in Communication Arts - Graphic Communication
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must complete 36 hours at Bluefield University, 21 hours of which must be completed towards requirements in major.
BS in Communication Arts - Graphic Communication
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must complete 36 hours at Bluefield University, 21 hours of which must be completed towards requirements in major.
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 84 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
39
ENG1013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM1023
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST1103
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CST1433
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Math or Science
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Fine Arts/Humanites
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Social or Behavioral Science
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
COR2002
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ESS Activity Course
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
COR1011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR1021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR2011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR2021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR3011
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COR3021
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BS Degree Requirements - Math/Science
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Communication Arts - Graphic Communication Major Requirements
42
Major Courses
42
COM 1013
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 1723
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 2613
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ART 3033
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 3743
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 2053
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 2133
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 2723
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Public Relations Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
COM 3233
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 3723
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 3733
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 4603
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COM 4723
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Communication Arts - Graphic Communication Electives
39
Elective Courses
39
Earn 39 credits by completing any available course
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Bluefield University
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
51-5111.00Prepress Technicians and WorkersFormat and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.Production Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the BS in Communication Arts - Graphic Communication at Bluefield University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $13,938 Per Semester $111,504 $0 $111,504 For all on-campus students, except those who qualify for Commonwealth or Pathways. Overload Fees apply for students with 19 credits or more.
Fees
Course Materials Fee $35 Per Credit $4,200 0 $4,200 For applicable courses
Course Materials Fee $410 Per Semester $3,280 0 $3,280 Per semester for full-time status
Confirmation Fee $200 Per Semester $1,600 0 $1,600 For new and readmit students
Science Lab Fee $50 Per Semester $400 0 $400 For science classes with lab
Private Music Fee $200 Per Credit $24,000 0 $24,000 For applicable courses
Student Teaching Fee $250 Per Semester $2,000 0 $2,000 Per semester
Comprehensive Fee $500 Per Semester $4,000 0 $4,000
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Overload Fee for On-Campus Students
    • Charged if students are enrolled in more than 18 credit hours at a rate of 1,160.00 per credit hour above 18.
  • Commonwealth Tuition
    • Flat Tuition of 6,969 per semester for residents of the state of Virginia. Overload Fees apply for students with 19 credits or more.
  • Graduation Fee
    • Graduation fee of $120 is due when graduation application is submitted.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.