Discover the essentials of effective communication
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication is one of the most versatile degrees that Mercer University offers. Students learn how to apply current theories to enhance communication across a variety of contexts. Coursework covers communication and society, elements of persuasion, and intercultural communication through three concentrations: Digital Media Communication, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations.
- Digital Media Communication equips students with the ability to create content and communicate effectively through new and rapidly changing digital and social media platforms.
- Organizational Communication explores the theories, strategies, and skills needed to understand communication in organizations. Roles may include improving the flow of information within businesses to enhance operations, profitability, and overall function.
- Public Relations focuses on developing and assessing communication campaigns, building relationships with various stakeholders, and monitoring an organization’s image.
Designed for busy and working adults
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Mercer University while managing other priorities is possible. Many of our students work, take care of families, and study, so we design our classes to meet the needs of busy adults. 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.
The B.A. in Communication is available in a variety of formats, and students have the flexibility to enroll in a combination of classes:
- Online: Complete the B.A. in Communication completely online.
- On Campus: Students may take courses 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.
Participate in experiential-learning opportunities
Theory to Practice! Local to Global! In the B.A. Communication program, students work with real clients, simulating the role of professional consultant teams. Past experiential-learning projects have included employee communication and job satisfaction surveys, program evaluation, audience research for social media campaigns, school policies for social justice, and volunteer motivation research. Through internship opportunities, students are able to earn course credit.
Choose a career in a growing communication field
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in media and communication is expected because of the need to prepare information through and for various platforms. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Mercer can work in roles such as:
- Content Creator
- Copy Editor
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Intercultural Communication Consultant
- 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
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My professors' knowledge and professionalism propelled my growth and development at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I recently joined the Office of Financial Resources at CDC as a Health Communications Specialist.
Mercer prepared me to enter the communications field with a diverse set of skills and achievements that are boundless. When I graduated, I felt confident and well-versed in my abilities, and those sentiments only grow stronger as I progress in my career and academic pursuits.
Earning my B.A. in Communication has proven to be extremely beneficial in my professional, personal, and social life. I strongly recommend studying Communication at Mercer University to anyone who is striving to become a more effective communicator in all aspects of life.
Meet Our Professors
Experienced faculty prepare students to have a broad understanding of the communication process within society, organizations, and interpersonal settings.
