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BA in Communication & Information Sciences in Communication Studies 

BA in Communication & Information Sciences in Communication Studies
 at 
UA 
Overview

Equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to become effective communicators in various professional settings

Duration

48 months

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Total fee

38.52 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Degree

BA in Communication & Information Sciences in Communication Studies
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UA 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree from The University of Alabama
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BA in Communication & Information Sciences in Communication Studies
 at 
UA 
Course details

Who should do this course?
  • Individuals who are passionate about communication and fascinated by the power of language, media, and technology to shape human behavior and society
What are the course deliverables?
  • Identify, analyze, and apply major communication theories and concepts to various contexts, including interpersonal communication, group communication, public communication, mass communication, and intercultural communication
  • Apply critical thinking skills to analyze communication messages, evaluate research findings, and propose evidence-based solutions to communication challenges
  • Understand the role and impact of media in society, critically analyze media messages, and develop media literacy skills for responsible media consumption and production
  • Apply ethical principles to communication practices and decisions, demonstrating awareness of the potential impacts of communication on individuals and society
  • Understand the historical and philosophical foundations of the communication discipline and its evolution over time
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More about this course
  • UA’s online Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences (BACIS) with a major in Communication Studies equips you with the critical skills necessary to evaluate social issues, express opinions, and assume positions of responsible leadership in a democratic society
  • Students in the online Communication Studies bachelor’s program learn the theoretical foundations, speaking skills, and critical thinking & research tools for the study and application of human communication in its many forms across social and cultural contexts

BA in Communication & Information Sciences in Communication Studies
 at 
UA 
Curriculum

Required Core Courses

6 hours of freshman composition (satisfied by EN 101 and EN 102)

3 hours of math

6 hours history sequence

6 hours of social and behavioral sciences courses

3 hours of fine arts

3 hours of literature

6 hours of humanities courses

8 hours of natural sciences

6-8 hours foreign language or computer science

Foundation Course

COM 101 Principles of Human Communication

Oral Performance Foundation

COM 123 Public Speaking

Additional Oral Performance Requirement

COM 323 Advanced Public Speaking

Methods and Analysis

COM 300 Human Communication Research

Capstone Course

COM 499 Capstone Seminar

BA in Communication & Information Sciences in Communication Studies
 at 
UA 
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Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Tuscaloosa ( Alabama)

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