Communications Degree

The communications program at Southern Adventist 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 Tennessee colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Southern Adventist University

10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN

Southern Adventist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Collegedale, TN, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Southern Adventist University has a yearly student enrollment of over three thousand.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Visual And Performing Arts

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 890 to 1120 on the SAT and between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. Southern Adventist University admits roughly 50 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, about 58 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at southern.edu.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,500 per year. Southern Adventist University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the Southern Adventist University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

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

Salary & Wages

• Knoxville, TN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $18880

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

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $53050

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