The Bachelor of Arts in Communication is based upon research and coursework that emphasizes the rhetorical, organizational, interpersonal, and mediated contexts and perspectives which define the field of communication. These are advanced through the faculty’s commitment to the scholarships of discovery, teaching, application and integration and are articulated through a 21-hour core and 15 hours of communication electives which: (1) seek to familiarize students with a range of theories, methods of inquiry, philosophies and practices of the communication discipline; (2) develop skills for analyzing, interpreting and critiquing communication problems and questions; and (3) promote the development of communication competence, especially an understanding of how taken-for-granted communication patterns create and sustain human relations. The Bachelor of Arts differs from the Bachelor of Science in Communication in that the B.A. requires more foreign language and arts & sciences credits and fewer credits in communication.
Students are expected to demonstrate theoretical, methodological, and applied competence throughout their program of study. These competencies are assessed through individual course requirements, including examinations, papers, performances, presentations, portfolios, and research projects.
The University of Louisville offers the Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree online in cooperation with KCTCS and KYVC. The Associate of Arts in Communication degree, delivered online by KCTCS, prepares students for completion of the program through the University of Louisville.
Program length: |
Active students may proceed at their own pace, taking as many or as few courses as they can handle. |
Number of students admitted: |
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% of program offered via KYVU:
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100 |
Credits needed to graduate: |
121 credit hours |
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Degree/Credential awarded: |
Baccalaureate |
Accreditation (if any): |
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
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Awarded by: |
University of Louisville |
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Admission requirements can be found in the Undergraduate catalogue, viewable online at: http://louisville.edu/student/services/registrar/catalogcontents2.htm
Note: Internet access
and an active e-mail account are required for this program.
How to Apply for Admission:
Undergraduate application forms can be found online at http://admissions.louisville.edu/apply/
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