Communication

Build your communication career

Mercer’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication prepares students to enhance communication with the latest theories across many industries and contexts. Choose from online communication degree classes, in-person courses at Mercer’s Atlanta, Douglas County, and Henry County locations, or a blended combination of both.

Study communication and society, elements of persuasion, and intercultural communication in engaging classes. Choose from one of three concentrations that align with your career goals and interests:

Digital Media Communication prepares students with the ability to create content and communicate effectively through new and dynamically changing digital and social media platforms.

Organizational Communication explores the theories, strategies, and skills necessary for successful communication in organizations. Roles may include improving the flow of information within businesses to enhance operations, profitability, and function.

Public Relations focuses on developing and assessing communication campaigns, building relationships with various stakeholders, and monitoring an organization’s image.

Your Mercer communication degree experience

Whether you are interested in pursuing a degree in communication studies in Atlanta, Douglas County, or Henry County at one of Mercer’s locations, online, or a blended combination of both, the B.A. in Communication is designed to provide you with the flexibility to earn your degree while managing other priorities. There are two eight-week terms during the fall and spring semesters, and one eight-week and one four-week term available during the summer semester.

Choose a format that works best for you:

• Online: Complete the B.A. in Communication 100% online, including your concentration. Earn your public relations degree online, organizational communication degree online at your pace, or pursue digital media communications courses online.
• On Campus: Students may earn their degree in communication studies at Mercer’s Atlanta, Douglas County, and Henry County locations. Students can take two classes per week, meeting one night only, enabling them to comfortably maintain a work-life balance.
• Blended: Some classes are offered in a blended combination of online and face-to-face meetings.

From classroom to career: practical communication experience

Transform communication theories into real-world projects and solutions for real clients. Experiential-learning projects in the capstone course provide valuable hands-on experience to highlight on your resume. From crafting employee and job satisfaction surveys to conducting audience research for social media campaigns, to shaping school policies for social justice, and researching volunteer motivation, you will learn how to tackle communication challenges as a professional. Previous experiential-learning projects have included creating an advocacy campaign for a new community garden in a historic Atlanta neighborhood, developing strategic allergy prevention campaigns for the National Peanut Board, and partnering with Park Pride in Atlanta to advocate for urban parks in under-served communities. Students may also earn course credit while building a professional portfolio through internships.

Explore B.A. in Communication courses

Program curriculum covers a variety of topics to prepare you for a career in communications. Core classes cover topics including communication theory, elements of persuasion, intercultural communication, and research methods. Shape your career path further with specialized concentration classes in digital media communications, public relations, or organizational communication degree.

View program requirements and course descriptions to learn more.

Launch your career with a bachelor’s degree in communication

Jobs in media and communications are expected to grow over the next 10 years according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communication may pursue jobs in digital media, public relations, and organizational communication roles such as:

• Content Creator
• Copy Editor
• Corporate Communications Specialist
• Digital Media Specialist
• Event Planner
• Marketing Manager
• Media Account Representative
• Nonprofit Organization Director
• Project Manager
• Public Opinion Researcher
• Public Relations Specialist
• Social Media Manager
• Speechwriter

Learn more about our Communication major

• Program Requirements
• Course Descriptions
• Admissions
• Tuition and Aid
• Transferring Credits
• Meet the Faculty

Ready to take the next step?

Schedule your personalized admissions counseling appointment, or contact the Office of University Admissions at 877.840.8599 or enroll@mercer.edu for more information.