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Communication

Learn to communicate on behalf of yourself and others, while studying one of the top-most career readiness indicators.

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Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts

College

Humanities

Focus Areas

Communication Studies, Health Communication

Public Relations, Interactive Journalism

Sports Communication

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Contact Info

Dr. Kyle J. Holody

Chair, Communication, Media, & Culture

BRTH 312

843-349-2946

kholody@coastal.edu

Did You Know?

With summer courses, you can finish our BA in 3 years and the MA in just 1 more.

Why Communication at CCU?

Learn marketable skills like critical thinking, writing clearly, and communicating to multiple audiences. Learn the effects of communication and media in health, sports, popular culture, and other areas of our lives. Work with your advisor to focus on a track that makes sense for you.

Where Communication Can Take You

Communication prepares you for many different careers by training you in message analysis and critique and creating clear messages for multiple audiences. Our alumni include business owners, media producers and influencers, and professors.

Fortune 500

Victoria McDermott Alumni 2016 (added 6/14/24) MCD

"Through my education at Coastal Carolina, I have been able to try out everything from working at a Fortune 500 company to working for a non-profit, and finally found my calling as a communication professor. Coastal Carolina University and the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture were so influential in getting me here."

-Dr. Victoria McDermott, B.A. Communication, 2016
Assistant Professor of Communication, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Program Highlights

Learn to communicate on behalf of yourself and others, while studying one of the top-most important indicators of career readiness.

Average Completion Time
4 years
Degree Credit Hours
120 Credit HoursSee

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Minor Requirements

The 21-credit Communication minor at CCU offers a dynamic exploration of global and local narratives, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills . Through interdisciplinary approaches and hands-on learning , students delve into diverse historical perspectives, gaining valuable insights into the human experience, and preparing them for diverse career paths.

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Popular Courses

The communication minor offers a range of innovative seminar courses informed by our awards winning faculty. Such courses include Intro. to Sports Communication and Popular Media & Health.

Research Centers

In line with our interdisciplinary approach to the study of communication, our students engage with research centers and initiatives such asThe Athenaeum Press, The Jackson Center for Ethics, and the Center for Applied intel.

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