Communication, B.A.

Communication is an essential part of life. On the surface, it doesn’t seem like a very complex subject. So what could a degree in  communication  offer? Consider the global economy we live in today—products can be bought, sold, shipped and delivered across  the globe in a matter of hours. Cultures and societies the world over are separated by a few clicks of the mouse. Truly, businesses, organizations, and society in general rely on good communicators for success. This degree hones your ability to listen, understand, and share information.

Program Description

Indiana Tech’s communication degree offers students a well-rounded educational experience, pooling together a variety of courses in business, humanities, psychology, and social sciences. The program puts much emphasis on understanding how social, cultural, and economic diversity effects the way people and organizations communicate. After completing your foundational courses,  you can choose a concentration to further focus your communications education. Our four concentrations are listed to the right.

Career Opportunities

Depending on which concentration you choose, you’ll be ready for an exciting career in advertising, marketing, copy writing, or public relations. Or you might end up working as a news reporter, editor, researcher, publicity manager, press agent, or even a lobbyist for large corporations.

Required Courses

Semester 1
ENG 1250	English Composition I	3
MA 1000	Foundations of College Mathematics	3
MIS 1300	Software Tools	3
PSY 1700	Introduction to Psychology	3
COMM 1250	Foundations of Communication	3
IIT 1000	Freshman Seminar	0
		15
Semester 2
ENG 1270	English Composition II	3
MA 1025	Mathematical Problem Solving	3
IIT 1270	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	3
COMM 1500	Rhetoric and Argument	3
PSY 2000	Understanding Diversity	3
IIT 2000	Pre-Internship Seminar	0
		15
Semester 3
ENG 2320	Professional Communication	3
SS 2800	Introduction to Sociology	3
BA 1200	Foundations of Business	3
COMM 1600	Introduction to Journalism	3
PSY 2750	Psychology of Communication	3
		15
Semester 4
HUM 2000	Introduction to Humanities	3
HUM 2730	Introduction to Philosophy	3
BA 2010	Principles of Management	3
COMM 2000	Persuasion and Propaganda	3
COMM 2500	Public Communication	3
		15
Semester 5
BA 2700	Organizational Behavior	3
	*Concentration Course	3
COMM 3100	Media Theory and Criticism	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
	Choose one of the following:	3
COMM 2100	Introduction to Cinema
COMM 2200	On Television
		15
Semester 6
SS 2200/SS 2210	Macro/Microeconomics	3
PSY 3780	Research Methods/Statistics	3
Elective	(Humanities)	3
	*Concentration Course	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
		15
Semester 7
COMM 4000	Communications Law & Ethics	3
	*Concentration Course	3
Elective	(Social Science)	3
Elective	(Approved)	9
		18
Semester 8
COMM 4750	Applied Communication	3
	*Concentration Course	3
	*Concentration Course	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
Elective	(Approved)	3
		15
	:Total Credits Required	123

Communication Concentrations
Below are the four concentrations available for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree and the specialized classes each requires. Choose your concentration, and then insert these classes into semesters 5 through 8 of the curriculum. Which path you choose is up to you. Of course, regardless of your concentration, you’ll be well prepared for a wide range of careers as a communications professional.

Advertising Concentration:
BA 2500	Marketing	3
BA 2550	Personal Selling	3
BA 2800	E-Commerce	3
BA 3500	Advertising	3
IS 1200	Digital Imaging	3