Bachelor of Science in
Communications
Communications
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Is this program for me?
City University of Seattle's Bachelor of Science in Communications degree program is designed for
students seeking employment in the communications field-either in the corporate sector
(public relations, marketing, advertising, internal business communications) or in the media sector
(publishing, magazines, newspapers).
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What will I learn?
Upon completion of the program, you will have developed the necessary skills to: communicate effectively
with individuals or groups from diverse cultural, social, and linguistic backgrounds; deliver messages
effectively in multiple presentation formats; gather and disseminate information; persuade and negotiate
in decision making; and use statistics, information, technology, and communications tools ethically to
demonstrate credibility.
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What can I do with my degree?
You will be well prepared to work in communications-related positions in businesses, media agencies,
and non-profit and educational organizations.
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Why CityU?
Our program offers a broad perspective so you learn the many aspects of communications
(writing, analysis and critique, public speaking, advertising, public relations, interpersonal
communication, intercultural communication, persuasive communication, organizational communication, and ethics).
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Five easy steps to get started
If you have an associate degree and/or undergraduate credits, you are eligible to apply for the B.S. in Communications degree program at CityU.
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Course Descriptions
| Total Required Credits | 180 Credits | ||
| Lower-Division Requirements | 90 Credits | ||
| College Writing | 5 | ||
| College Mathematics | 5 | ||
| Humanities | 15 | ||
| Social Sciences | 15 | ||
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics | 15 | ||
| Electives | 30 | ||
| Prerequisite | 5 Credits | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | 90 Credits | ||
| Communication Core | 60 Credits* | ||
| *Transfer credits may not be applied to the Communications Core. | |||
| Elective Courses | 25 Credits** | ||
| Choice of: | Five upper-division elective courses offered by City University of Seattle or transferred from an accredited institution with a grade of 2.0 or above. | 25 | |
| **Initial areas for electives include international communications and health care communications. | |||
| Capstone Courses | 5 Credits | ||
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*** May be taken anytime after completion of the Communications Core. **** Must be taken in the final quarter of study. |
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