Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Rhetoric
The Communication and Rhetoric degree at Colorado Christian University provides you with experience in public speaking and debate while studying communication processes such as interpersonal communication, group dynamics, public speaking, nonverbal and written communication, cross-cultural communication, and media. You'll also explore communication styles of influential leaders throughout the course of history, learning from their examples. Much attention is given to learning how to apply communication theories and skills to different areas of life and future career opportunities.Course Catalog
Communication and Rhetoric at CCU
Communication is one of the oldest, most versatile academic disciplines. Effective communicators are effective leaders. The Communication and Rhetoric major at CCU equips you with a range of communication skills which are vital to every career and to your personal life. Many of our communication graduates have gone on to successfully complete graduate degrees, or are working in business, public relations, ministry or even theatrical acting! Virtually every organization, business, and discipline involves a crucial element of communication; learning to do it effectively can provide a distinct advantage in helping you find and succeed in a job.
What can you do with a degree in Communication and Rhetoric?
- Communications project manager
- Consulting
- Editor or designer
- Human resource management
- Public relations specialist
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It is insight into human nature that is the key to the communicator's skill. For whereas the writer is concerned with what he puts into his writing, the communicator is concerned with what the reader gets out of it.
– William Bernbach, legendary figure in American advertising (1911–1982)