Communications Degree

The communications program at Colorado Christian University prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Colorado Christian University (CCU)

Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO

Colorado Christian University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lakewood, Colorado and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Nondenominational Christian affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. CCU has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at CCU include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. This school has an admissions rate of 81% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ccu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Colorado Christian University "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.ccu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado Christian University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Boulder, CO
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $51990

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).