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Communication

Palmetto College

Palmetto College’s Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication is designed to help students become ethical and competent communicators who can use their knowledge of communication to enhance their individual and professional development, improve their personal relationships, and effectively serve their communities.

Objectives


Students majoring in Communication at USC Aiken will have the skills need to succeed in various career fields.

Students will:

  • Develop strong oral and written communication skills
  • Learn how to work well within a team
  • Gain familiarity with various technologies
  • Examine communication processes in interpersonal relationships, small group and public settings and within organizations, in cultures, and in the mass media

Students majoring in Communication at USC Aiken will have the skills need to succeed in various career fields.

Eligibility & Requirements


45-60

Total Credit Hours Earned

2.0

Overall GPA

Following Courses Completed

  • Composition
  • Composition and Literature
  • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
  • Natural Science with a Lab
  • Two Social/Behavioral Science courses
  • Humanities course
  • World Civilization
  • American Government or American History

Students who have not completed these requirements can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, or at any technical college. To find out if you are qualified to apply for this program, please contact a Palmetto College advisor.

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Hours Required 120 hrs
GPA Required 2.0

Program Length

Students taking a full-time course load can potentially complete this degree in 2 years if they have at least 60 degree applicable transfer hours.

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