Communications Degree

The communications program at Alabama State 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 Alabama colleges that offer communications degrees.

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Alabama State University

301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL

About
Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, Alabama, was founded in 1856 when it was known as the Lincoln Normal School, established by nine former slaves after the Civil War to provide education to recently freed black residents of Alabama. By 1887 the school was moved to Montgomery, but was forced to change its name to the Normal School for Colored Students. Over the course of the schools history, it became a junior college, teaching college, a state college and finally in 1969 became known as Alabama State University. Over the years the school has upgraded and added many facilities to allow for the teaching of new programs and the ability to handle increased enrollment. The school is dedicated to providing students an excellent education and quality services, allowing for a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Academics
Alabama State University offers students a variety of programs to choose from in order to meet their academic and career goals. These programs take approximately four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree. Minor degrees are also available, allowing students to pursue a secondary area of interest or augment their major. The school also has a number of master degree programs that must be applied for separately and have requirements that include having earned an undergraduate degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Occupational Therapy
• Communications
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Alabama State University must complete the application for admission, as well as submit transcripts and standardized test scores. Admission requirements regarding GPA scale inversely with ACT or SAT test scores, with a higher GPA requiring a lower test scores and vice versa. Once submitted, student applications will be reviewed, and when decision is rendered notified of their admission.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance will provide their financial information through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which in turn will produce a student aid report (SAR) which will be used to determine a student's financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be required to submit additional information to ensure that the SAR is true and accurate. Students must reapply for aid at the start of every school year.

Athletics
The Alabama State University Hornets participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Athletic programs provide a forum for healthy competition, and encourage students to develop skills such as discipline, teamwork and good health habits which are applicable to one's daily professional and personal life. Students also experience the camaraderie associated with working with others toward a single goal, and the successes and failures in pursuit of those goals.

Athletic programs at ASU:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Bowling (Women Only)
• Cross Country
• Football (Men Only)
• Golf
• Indoor/Outdoor Track
• Soccer (Women Only)
• Softball (Women Only)
• Tennis
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alabama State University offers a bachelor's degree program in communications.

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

• Huntsville, AL
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $63760

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