The Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts online degree completion program prepares students for professional careers in advertising, public relations, and general communication studies. Students who major in Communication Arts can earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations. Students can also pursue a minor in Communication Arts.
Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts Requirements
40 Semester Credit Hours
Core Requirements
- CART 100 – Mass Communications and Society (3)
- CART 140 – Interpersonal Communication (3)
- CART 141 – Basic Public Speaking (3)
- CART 300 – Communications Theory (3)
- CART 405 – Communications Research Methods (3)
- CART 499 – Senior Seminar (3)
Must take four hours of Practicum or Internship.
Emphasis Requirements for the following emphases: Advertising and Public Relations
- ART 211 – Graphic Design II (3)
- CART 105 – Introduction to Media Writing (3)
- CART 203 – Introduction to Advertising (3)
- CART 204 – Introduction to Public Relations
- CART 310 – Campaigns and Problems (3)
Must take three (3) hours of electives from CART or THEA.
Communication Arts Minor
Must take 12 hours from the following:
- CART 100 – Mass Communications and Society (3)
- CART 140 – Interpersonal Communication (3)
- CART 141 – Basic Public Speaking (3)
- CART 300 – Communications Theory (3)
- CART 405 – Communications Research Methods (3)
- CART 499 – Senior Seminar (3)
Must take nine (9) hours from these electives:
- ART 211 or CART 313 – Graphic Design II or Desktop Publishing/Graphic Design (3)
- CART 105 – Introduction to Media Writing (3)
- CART 203 – Introduction to Advertising (3)
- CART 204 – Introduction to Public Relations (3)
- CART 207 – Audio Production (3)
- CART 310 – Campaigns and Problems (3)
- CART 311 – Organization Communications (3)
- CART 312 – Media Management (3)
- CART 314 – Desktop Video (3)