Bachelors Degree Communication

Why Major in Communication?
Welcome to the Communication degree program at Ferris State University! Our BA Communications Degree program prepares students for a variety of careers by equipping them with a wide array of communication skills. Communications major graduates use their skills and knowledge to acquire positions in sales and marketing, law, healthcare, customer relations, advocacy, management, personnel, counseling, public relations, broadcasting, entrepreneurship and a variety of other fields. Although the career options are numerous, the choice of a communication degree path for preparation is very clear.
In today’s changing job market, it is now estimated that an average adult will make three to eleven career changes in their lifetime. With highly specialized or technical degrees, students obtain the knowledge and skills needed for a very specific career. However, with a degree in communication, students receive focused preparation for a variety of careers. Communication studies prepare professionals for a flexible future.
The Ferris BA in Communication combines applied, practical knowledge with the art and theory of communication. Ferris University’s communication classes engage students, take on real-life communication scenarios, and help to develop valuable communication skills. Leaders in real-world communication industries bring real-world lessons, experience, and context to the communication degree students.
Communications is a burgeoning field, and increasingly influences our major social institutions. The cross-disciplinary studies that are part of the BA communications degree program at Ferris, prepares communication majors for today’s competitive job market.
Communications College Graduates Get Great Jobs
Graduates of the Communication degree learn communication skills that apply to a wide range of careers. Communication Alumni have been employed in far-reaching fields in influential positions on the world stage. Communications majors earn positions in such fields as broadcasting, corporate media relations, manufacturing facility management, hospitals and health care administration, professional sports management, education, government, and industry.
College Degree Communications Admission Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in the Printing Management degree program at Ferris may begin in either fall or winter semester. Students must have completed an associate degree in Printing and Digital Graphic Imaging or Graphic Design from Ferris or an equivalent associate degree from another institution with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students with the highest GPA or ACT scores are admitted first to the BS Printing Management degree program at Ferris.
College Degree Communications Graduation Requirements
Completion of the communication degree program at Ferris leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Graduation from the communication degree requires a minimum 2.5 GPA in the curriculum and a minimum 2.25 GPA overall. Communication degree students must complete all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.
If you would like more information on Communication Bachelor's Degree Programs at Ferris State University call (231) 591-2000.