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Bachelor of Arts or Science in Communication

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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Major areas: Choose one of the following: Concentration: Electronic Media, Human Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Information. The electronic media concentration at UIndy gives you a sturdy grasp on the skills needed to enter the TV and radio workforce fully prepared. You will get experience in the many aspects of the radio and TV industries, including writing, production, and on-air talent. The tailored nature of this program allows you to focus your education in TV, radio, or both. Potential careers in electronic media: Radio and/or TV talent, Reporter or correspondent, Producer, Copy writer, Set manager, Technical director, Program director, Film or video editor. Human Communication Concentration: Knowing how to communicate well is important in any career, and in this program, you will sharpen your skills in verbal and nonverbal communication through an expansive set of applied and elective classes. Program strengths: Provides a well-rounded understanding of rhetoric and audience awareness, Award-winning speech team gives you the opportunity to practice your oral communication skills by delivering a message confidently, concisely, and persuasively in front of an audience, Applied courses allow you to begin practicing skills within your first semester. Potential careers in human communication: Human communication is a common degree for those who don’t have a clear idea what career path they want to take. Here are just a few options: Public speaker, Entertainment talent, Copywriting, Communications coordinator. UIndy's award-winning journalism program prepares you to enter the evolving field of mass media and mass communication. The program fosters professional and academic growth through applied experiences in the profession. Reporting, writing and production skills lead you to adaptive careers in a field that’s constantly changing. Due to the practical experience of working for The Reflector, UIndy's student-run online and print newspaper, recruitment editors from such media giants as the New York Times and Cox Media Group have said UIndy journalism students are well prepared for entry-level management positions. Potential careers in journalism: News writer/reporter/editor, Copywriter, Digital media producer, Magazine writer/editor, Communications coordinator, Grant writer. Public relations uses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with all parties associated with a company or organization. At UIndy, we uphold a proud standard by training you to be a competent member of the PR industry the moment you graduate. The sports information concentration takes the many aspects of communication and applies them to sports, relying most heavily on skills in public relations and journalism. Sports information professionals have a variety of daily responsibilities, such as compiling statistics, writing press releases, and coordinating interviews with the media. Potential careers in sports information, Sports marketing, Sports announcing, Sports writer (columnist or articles), Sports journalist.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Major areas: Choose one of the following: Concentration: Electronic Media, Human Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Sports Information. The electronic media concentration at UIndy gives you a sturdy grasp on the skills needed to enter the TV and radio workforce fully prepared. You will get experience in the many aspects of the radio and TV industries, including writing, production, and on-air talent. The tailored nature of this program allows you to focus your education in TV, radio, or both. Potential careers in electronic media: Radio and/or TV talent, Reporter or correspondent, Producer, Copy writer, Set manager, Technical director, Program director, Film or video editor. Human Communication Concentration: Knowing how to communicate well is important in any career, and in this program, you will sharpen your skills in verbal and nonverbal communication through an expansive set of applied and elective classes. Program strengths: Provides a well-rounded understanding of rhetoric and audience awareness, Award-winning speech team gives you the opportunity to practice your oral communication skills by delivering a message confidently, concisely, and persuasively in front of an audience, Applied courses allow you to begin practicing skills within your first semester. Potential careers in human communication: Human communication is a common degree for those who don’t have a clear idea what career path they want to take. Here are just a few options: Public speaker, Entertainment talent, Copywriting, Communications coordinator. UIndy's award-winning journalism program prepares you to enter the evolving field of mass media and mass communication. The program fosters professional and academic growth through applied experiences in the profession. Reporting, writing and production skills lead you to adaptive careers in a field that’s constantly changing. Due to the practical experience of working for The Reflector, UIndy's student-run online and print newspaper, recruitment editors from such media giants as the New York Times and Cox Media Group have said UIndy journalism students are well prepared for entry-level management positions. Potential careers in journalism: News writer/reporter/editor, Copywriter, Digital media producer, Magazine writer/editor, Communications coordinator, Grant writer. Public relations uses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with all parties associated with a company or organization. At UIndy, we uphold a proud standard by training you to be a competent member of the PR industry the moment you graduate. The sports information concentration takes the many aspects of communication and applies them to sports, relying most heavily on skills in public relations and journalism. Sports information professionals have a variety of daily responsibilities, such as compiling statistics, writing press releases, and coordinating interviews with the media. Potential careers in sports information, Sports marketing, Sports announcing, Sports writer (columnist or articles), Sports journalist.

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