Bachelor of Science in Communication
Overview
Harness the Power of Communication with Liberty’s Bachelor of Communication Degree
Discover the extraordinary potential that a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication from Liberty University holds for your future. This degree isn’t just about studying how to speak and write effectively – it’s about becoming a confident leader who can bring clarity, inspire change, and make an impact in today’s fast-paced, media-driven world.
Our bachelor’s degree in communication focuses on building essential skills like critical thinking, persuasive writing, and dynamic presentation abilities, all rooted in strong Christian ethics. These skills are in high demand across a wide range of professional communication fields. Whether you’re developing public relations campaigns, writing speeches for political leaders, or engaging communities through nonprofit work, you can become equipped to deliver powerful messages that resonate.
This bachelor’s in communications program goes beyond helping you prepare to pursue professional success – it’s about empowering you to make a positive impact on your community and culture. With the tools you can gain in this degree, you can influence perspectives, drive meaningful change, and foster connections that matter. Liberty’s program helps you develop the confidence to lead with integrity and purpose, both in your career and in your community.
With a bachelor’s degree in communication from Liberty University, you can become prepared to pursue exciting opportunities in public relations, media, corporate communications, public affairs, and beyond. Whether you want to work behind the scenes or take center stage, this degree provides the foundation to start your journey in the professional communication field.
At Liberty, we believe that communication is more than just a skill – it’s a calling. Discover how you can use your talents to influence your world for the better with our BS in Communication.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights of Our Communication Bachelor’s Degree
Gain Hands-On Experience
In our communication bachelor’s degree, you can focus on experiential and hands-on learning from your very first classes. You can develop real-world skills that can help prepare you to step into the media industry.
Cutting-Edge Equipment and Facilities
You have the opportunity to study and train using over $1 million in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our resources are designed to help give you the technical experience to pursue your career goals.
Study Under Industry Professionals
Our career-focused degrees are taught by instructors who bring academic expertise and real-world experience to the classroom. Many of your professors are actively working in their fields as they teach, so you can be confident that you are receiving an education informed by current industry practices.
A Foundation of Integrity
At Liberty, we are committed to helping you become a media professional who leads with unshakable ethics. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we integrate a strong foundation of faith and integrity into your communication education.
Career Potential
Potential Career Opportunities for BS in Communication Graduates
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Communication can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Communication analyst
- Communication director
- Community relations manager
- Event coordinator
- Fundraising coordinator
- Nonprofit communicator
- Public affairs coordinator
- Sales director
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Communication Bachelor’s Degree?
By choosing a communication bachelor’s degree, you can gain the critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills to pursue leadership positions in many different work environments. With a degree in communications, you can study how to understand your audience and communicate in ways that truly connect, using both verbal and non-verbal messages.
You can also study how to create strong written content and lead teams by helping to solve conflicts. Whether you’re delivering speeches in ministry or business settings, you can develop the ability to communicate clearly and powerfully.
In this communications bachelor’s program, you can discover how to use your strengths to solve problems creatively and how to identify the strengths of those around you. With hands-on experience through internships, you can not only study key theories but also apply them in real-world situations, which can help prepare you for your future career.
Real-world projects, internships, and group work can be essential in building your practical skills and gaining industry knowledge. You’ll take on exciting challenges like developing communication campaigns, sharpening your public speaking skills, analyzing trends in popular culture, and navigating crisis communication.
This well-rounded approach helps ensure that you’re not just studying in the classroom but also gaining the professional skills to enter the communications field, ready to make a lasting impact.
Featured BS in Communication Courses
SCOM 201 – Public Speaking
SCOM 210 – Theoretical Foundations of Communication
SCOM 330 – Creative Problem Solving in Teams
SCOM 490 – Crisis Communication and Negotiation
Explore further with the Degree Completion Plan or Course Catalog. This program falls under our School of Communication and the Arts.
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies?
Hone Your Communication Skills
At Liberty, you can strengthen your communication abilities to help spread ideas, foster meaningful relationships, and advance the gospel. With a well-rounded curriculum and a faith-integrated approach, you can become empowered to develop your messaging skills across journalism, public relations, and digital media so that your words can resonate with diverse audiences.
Build a Foundation of Integrity and Hands-On Experience
Your communication journey will be grounded in Christian ethics and biblical values, helping you approach every message with integrity and purpose. Our communication bachelor’s degree emphasizes hands-on studies, allowing you to apply practical skills in real-world contexts under the guidance of professors who are experienced professionals in their fields.
Expand Your Network and Gain Real-World Experience
As a student in our program, you can work with state-of-the-art equipment while connecting with peers, professors, and industry professionals. You’ll have the chance to join organizations like our Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) team and Innovations PR firm, where you can create content for real-world clients such as Freedom Aviation and Operation Christmas Child.
Launch Your Career with Confidence and Impact
Choosing Liberty’s communication degree is a commitment to becoming a servant leader and a beacon of influence in today’s interconnected world. Through practical experiences, networking opportunities, and an immersive education, you can graduate ready to pursue career paths in corporate communications, advertising, nonprofit advocacy, public relations, and beyond – using your talents to spark conversations and inspire change.
Tuition & Aid
How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty On Campus?
Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.
All Tuition & Aid
| Part-time (<12 Credits) | $845 |
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Specializations
Communication Bachelor’s Degree Specializations
You can tailor your communication degree to match your unique interests and career goals by choosing a specialization. Each track is designed to give you focused training in a specific area of the field – whether it’s strategic communication, digital media, journalism, or public relations. These options allow you to dive deeper into your passion and graduate with targeted, career-ready skills.
Specializations
Communication
Integrated Communication
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor’s in Communication Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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