Bachelor of Science in Communications

with Strategic Media Emphasis Option


• • The Basics • •


Is the bachelor's in Communications program for me?

If you want a communications job in either the corporate sector (public relations, marketing, advertising, internal business) or media sector (publishing, magazines, newspapers), City University of Seattle's Bachelor of Science in Communications program is a great start. It's also a good choice if you already have some experience in communications and want to finish your degree or move ahead in your current job.

The B.S. in Communications is an online degree program. While you earn your bachelor's degree online, you still have access to all CityU's great resources. You will log in to get assignments, discuss topics with your classmates, collaborate on projects and check your grades. Basically, everything you do in class but without the commute. With online education, you can advance your career without taking time away from current responsibilities.

Want to transfer to CityU? We'll accept up to 90 credits you earned at a community college, technical college or university - with or without a prior degree. No hassles.

What will I learn in the bachelor's in Communications program?

Our Communications degree program is more than making friends and influencing people. This program is about developing the skills you need to communicate in multiple ways with diverse audiences. Here are a few of the areas you'll cover:
  • Information gathering
  • Speechwriting
  • Article writing
  • Ad and PR campaign building
  • Interpersonal and intercultural communication
  • Persuasion and negotiation
  • Ethics
  • Media literacy
  • New media technology

What can I do with my bachelor's degree in Communications?

People who can write and speak well are in high demand. Our program will set you up for career options in business, print or interactive media companies, and other nonprofit and educational organizations.

Why CityU?

  • Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
  • Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
  • You can get an education without sacrificing your lifestyle. Complete your coursework on a schedule that works best for you.

How to get started:

If you have an associate's degree or undergraduate credits, you're eligible to apply for the B.S. in Communications degree program at CityU.
  1. Chat with an admissions advisor or call 888.42.CityU
  2. Apply online
  3. Write a one to two page essay about your:
    • Personal experiences: Tell us about one or two important life events that helped shape your identity and the way you look at the world
    • Professional experience: Describe your background and how you work with people
    • Goal Statement: Explain why you want to get a bachelor's degree in Communications
  4. Order your official transcripts from other schools you attended
  5. Submit application with application fee
  6. Start classes and change your life for good


• • Course Descriptions • •

Total Required Credits: 180
Lower-Division Requirements: 90
College Writing: 5
College Mathematics: 5
Humanities: 15
Social Sciences: 15
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: 15
Electives: 25
Note: B.S. Communications students are strongly encouraged to take COM 201 - Intro to Communications as part of their lower division requirements.
25
Upper-Division Requirements: 90
Communication Core: 60
*Transfer credits may not be applied to the Communications Core.
Elective Courses:
Choose 25 credits of electives or the Strategic Media Emphasis listed below.
 25
Strategic Media Emphasis (select five): 25
Capstone Courses: 5
May be taken any time after completion of the Communications Core.