Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Type
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Campus
- School
- Hans Denck School of Communication
About This Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication degree is designed for students to examine the role of verbal and nonverbal communication in human relationships. The major requires a broad range of courses and the study of communication is crucial to a liberal arts education.
Why Study Communication at TMU?
While many communication programs today are shaped by shifting cultural ideologies, the Hans Denck School of Communication is grounded in a Biblical worldview and built around practical skill development. Our students don’t just study theory – they learn to research, organize, and deliver messages that move people to listen, believe, and act. By joining the classical traditions of rhetoric and persuasion with modern communication tools, we prepare graduates who can communicate with clarity, conviction, and purpose in the church, the workplace, and the public square.
Career Outcomes
- Communications Director
- Press Secretary
- Public Policy Advocate
- Public Office Holder or Administrator
- Television or Radio Commentator or Host
- Investigative Journalist
- Columnist
- Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Coordinator
- Church or Non-profit Communication Strategist
Program Features
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The Communication degree at TMU is rooted in Biblical truth and has a strong foundation in the classical studies of rhetoric, logic, and argumentation. Through a focus on Greek and Roman orators and writers, as well as recent leaders such as Brian Garner and the late Antonin Scalia, students are able to strengthen their skills in public speaking and persuasive writing. Students hone their professional writing through courses in the English program, focusing on grammar, composition, and creative nonfiction.
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Strong interpersonal communication is a soft skill necessary in a plethora of fields, and in a world that is shifting ever closer to technology, the need for good communicators remains unchanged. Under the teaching of gifted professors, students take courses in interpersonal and nonverbal communication, learn the ins and outs of culture and society, how to communicate in intercultural settings, and even perfect the art of a handwritten note.
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Communication has shifted greatly over the last one hundred years, and in strategic and digital media classes at TMU, professors introduce students to the latest trends and newest technology to reach a variety of audiences. Students have the opportunity to practice their skills in the brand-new communication lab, which gives them a space to put what they’re learning to practice. Under faculty guidance, students develop and manage their own social media projects from the ground up — building content strategies, creating and scheduling posts, analyzing engagement, and refining their approach.
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The Communication program includes built-in career preparation through a course specifically in communication careers, as well as a required internship, which gives students the opportunity to get hands-on experience before graduation. Through flexible electives, including debate practicum and the communication lab, as well as English writing and other communication topics, students are able to tailor their education and build expertise in the areas that best align with their calling.
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The communication minor introduces you to key concepts in nonverbal communication, intercultural communication and christianity in communication. It is ideal for students in any major who want to develop an understanding of communication and strengthen their ability to apply it in their chosen career.
Minor in Communication Checklist
*Students cannot minor in a program they are majoring in.
Program Faculty
TMU's School of Communication is filled with talented, excellent professors who are passionate about their students and helping them fulfill their calling.
