Bachelor of Science in
Communication

The Bachelor of Science in Communication requires students to integrate knowledge of science and technology with practice in communication. In this program, students learn how scientists think, how they frame research questions, and how they use various methodologies to pursue their goals. Communication students additionally practice gathering, analyzing, and disseminating scientific and technological information to a variety of audiences. A significant element of the program is the capstone experience, an internship in which students put theory into practice.

As modern society is increasingly influenced by developments in science and technology, the demand for skilled communicators in these fields continues to grow. Aviation, aerospace, and business industries, for example, require more internal communication specialists, as well as professionals in media and public relations, to relay information clearly and accurately. This program addresses that nationwide necessity.

News organizations rely on science communicators in various fields, including meteorology, environmentalism, medicine, and technology. Communication students work in traditional written media, such as newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and journals, as well as in cutting-edge information retrieval and delivery systems, including Web sites and networked blogs.

This focused, yet flexible, course of study requires students to hone specialized communication skills and to produce portfolios displaying those skills. These graduates, the next generation of communication specialists, are positioned to enter three specific career paths, including

1. Communicating science information to specific and general audiences through a variety of mass media,
2. Representing companies and organizations through media relations, using written, oral, and visual media, and
3. Communicating news to general audiences through print and electronic media.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of which 40 credit hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)

The Communication program requires coursework in General Education, the Communication Core, Communication Specified Electives, a Minor, and Open Electives:

General Education Requirements

For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.

Core Requirements

The Communication core has three components: Required Communication Courses, Aviation and Aerospace Foundation Courses, and Science Foundation Courses.

Specified Electives

To supplement coursework from the Communication Core, students complete five classes selected from among the following specified electives in Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences:

Minor

In consultation with their advisor and/or Communication program coordinator, students select a minor that enhances their knowledge base and increases their job prospects. Total credits in the minor vary, depending on the minor chosen. Suggested minors include:

Open Electives

Students complete open electives, experiencing the breadth of curriculum offerings of the University or selecting an additional minor.

The Bachelor of Science in Communication requires students to integrate knowledge of science and technology with practice in communication.  In this program, students learn how scientists think, how they frame research questions, and how they use various methodologies to pursue their goals.  Communication students additionally practice gathering, analyzing, and disseminating scientific and technological information to a variety of audiences.  A significant element of the program is the capstone course, completing a senior project or an internship****.

As modern society is increasingly influenced by developments in science and technology, the demand for skilled communicators in these fields continues to grow.   Aviation, aerospace, and technology industries, for example, require more internal communication specialists, as well as professionals in media and public relations, to relay information clearly and accurately.  This program addresses that nationwide necessity.

News organizations rely on science communicators in various fields, including meteorology, environmentalism, medicine, and technology.  Communication students work in traditional written media, such as newspapers, newsletters, magazines, and journals, as well as in cutting-edge information retrieval and delivery systems, including Web sites, networked blogs and social media.

This focused, yet flexible, course of study requires students to hone specialized communication skills and to assemble portfolios displaying those skills.  These graduates, the next generation of communication specialists, are positioned to enter three specific career paths, including:

1.  Communicating science information to specific and general audiences through a variety of mass media,
2.  Representing companies and organizations through media relations, using written, oral, and visual media, and
3.  Communicating news to general audiences through print and electronic media.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of which 40 credit hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level).

The Communication program requires coursework in General Education, the Communication Core, Communication Specified Electives, a Minor, and Open Electives. 

****Due to state authorization requirements, internships must be conducted in approved states only.

Electives

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