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Why Study Communication at PBA?
Develop the skills to inform, persuade, and inspire through 麻豆传媒’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Students explore interpersonal communication, media, rhetoric, and public discourse while learning to communicate effectively through a Christ-centered perspective. Through internships, study abroad opportunities, and faculty mentorship, graduates are prepared for meaningful careers across a wide range of communication fields.
- Christ-Centered Communication: Integrate biblical values into ethical communication, leadership, and storytelling.
- Real-World Experience: Gain practical experience through internships, campus media, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Broad Communication Skills: Develop expertise in interpersonal communication, media, conflict resolution, public speaking, and organizational communication.
- Global Perspective: Expand your understanding of communication through study abroad opportunities in destinations such as Edinburgh, Florence, Valparaiso, and Cape Town.
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What You'll Learn
The B.A. in Communication builds leaders who:
- Actively engage with society in face-to-face and digital settings
- Participate in discourse with meaningful statistical, rhetorical, and organizational analyses
- Apply faith to communications
- Negotiate and mediate conflict
- Practice effective communication skills in a variety of contexts
- Promote intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth across cultural and social contexts
Program Details
The Communication program prepares students to become thoughtful communicators, ethical leaders, and creative problem-solvers. Through internships, collaborative projects, faculty mentorship, and specialized coursework, students develop the knowledge and professional skills needed to succeed in today’s evolving communication landscape.
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
Students can customize their academic experience through elective coursework, minors, and additional majors that align with their academic and career goals. Explore the opportunities available at PBA.
Students benefit from collaborative learning spaces, media production resources, and opportunities to participate in campus organizations such as The Beacon Today and the Sailfish Speech Performance & Debate Team. These experiences help students strengthen communication, leadership, and storytelling skills in real-world settings.
Learn from dedicated faculty members who bring a combination of academic expertise, professional communication experience, and a commitment to student success. Through mentorship, hands-on learning opportunities, and personalized guidance, PBA professors help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in communication-related careers.
Students gain valuable professional experience through semester-long internships, collaborative communication projects, and campus media opportunities. Many students also participate in The Beacon Today, the Sailfish Speech Performance & Debate Team, and study abroad experiences while building professional portfolios and preparing for careers in communication.
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Official high school transcripts
- Additional admissions materials as required
Visit the Office of Admissions website for current application, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines.
Career Outcomes
Communication graduates are prepared to communicate effectively across business, nonprofit, government, healthcare, education, and media organizations. Through internships, leadership development, and practical communication experiences, graduates develop the skills needed to thrive in a wide variety of professional settings. Growing, dynamic roles garner competitive salaries ranging from $48,000 to $78,000 per year ().
Potential career paths include:
- Healthcare Communications Specialist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Corporate Communications Coordinator
- International Relations Specialist
- Social and Human Services Coordinator
- Media Communications Specialist
- Community Relations Manager
- Communication Consultant
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Student Stories
Communication students gain valuable experience through internships, campus media, study abroad opportunities, and collaborative communication projects. These experiences help students strengthen their leadership, storytelling, and communication skills while preparing for meaningful careers across a variety of industries.
Elizabeth Roman: Communicating with Purpose
Watch Elizabeth Roman’s story below to learn how her experience at PBA helped her develop strong communication skills while integrating faith into her creative work. Through faculty mentorship, hands-on experiences, and a Christ-centered education, Elizabeth gained the confidence to use communication to inform, inspire, and serve others.
Financial Aid
PBA鈥檚 robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
