Louisiana Christian University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Pineville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies focuses on understanding human communication and relationships. You'll explore various mediums and contexts, analyzing how communication shapes our world. The program offers a blend of coursework, practical experiences, and research opportunities to prepare you for a dynamic career in communication.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in public relations, marketing, journalism, and corporate communication. The skills gained also lend themselves to roles in human resources and media production, providing diverse pathways in many industries.

No matter what profession you pursue—ministry, marketing, medicine—communication is key to your success. Communication studies works as both a major field of study but also a minor that complements other fields, as well. This major focuses on how people communicate in society and trains you to ensure successful communication no matter the role you play in your organization. It is also a good degree for those pursuing graduate studies, as it has much focus on theory.

Central Curriculum

CC 100 College Connection I 0.5 hr
CC 102 College Connection II 0.5 hr
CA 150 Modern Communication 3 hrs
EN 101 Composition I 3 hrs
EN 102 Composition II 3 hrs
EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature 3 hrs or
EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature 3 hrs
HP 100 Personal Fitness 1 hr
Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose any HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196) 1 hr
HI 104 Western Heritage 3 hrs
HI 105 American Heritage 3 hrs
CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
RL 105 Survey of the Bible 3 hrs
RL 106 Interpreting the Bible 3 hrs
RL 305 Christian Worldview 3 hrs
Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)

Fine Arts

(Choose one of the following)
AR 200 Art Appreciation 3 hrs
CM 250 Cinema Appreciation 3 hrs
MU 200 Music Appreciation 3 hrs
TH 200 Theatre Appreciation 3 hrs

Total: 3 hrs

Mathematics

(Choose one of the following)

MA 101 Math for Liberal Arts 3 hrs
MA 111 College Algebra 3 hrs
MA 115 Precalculus 3 hrs

Total: 3 hrs

Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab

Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.

BI 101 Introduction to Biology 3 hrs
BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab 1 hr
CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing 3 hrs
CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab 1 hr
ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy 3 hrs
ES 206 Astronomy Lab 1 hr
ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology 3 hrs
ES 221 Meteorology Lab 1 hr

Total: 4 hrs

Natural Sciences Lecture

Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.