About this Program

Communication is one of the fastest growing majors in the College of Arts and Letters. Our emphasis area of Professional Communication within the Bachelor of program produces creative, culturally aware, highly effective, communicators well suited for the organizational environment. Our student-centered approach is a synthesis of theoretical and applied learning providing a dynamic, conceptual grounding for lifelong learning and career flexibility.

Program Highlights

  • Our program offers diverse courses that give students interdisciplinary insight and coverage of Communication, Management and Organizational Psychology studies for application in the professional corporate context.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science
Concentration
Professional Communication
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from 51情报站's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn鈥攈alf of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Chief Executives

$196,050 Median Salary

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

$71,450 Median Salary

Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

$52,630 Median Salary

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

$127,690 Median Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Alumni Careers

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance
Meridian Group
Higher Education
US Military

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Professional Communication at 51情报站?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science program in Professional Communication should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At 51情报站, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending 51情报站. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Scholarships

The Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Endowed Scholarship鈥疐und acknowledges excellence in spoken and written communications using the English language. The recipient must be a rising junior or senior with a declared major in English or Communications with a 3.50 grade point average and recommended by the department chair and dean. The Bruce T. and Sarah Bishop Endowed Scholarship鈥痺as established鈥痶o assist a full-time student in the College of Arts and Letters who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrates financial need, and demonstrates evidence of involvement in student activities. (FAFSA) The Linda H. and Edward Bradley Endowed Scholarship鈥痺as established鈥痶o assist an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Letters with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is eligible for the Federal Pell grant. (FAFSA) The College of Arts and Letters General Scholarship鈥痺as established to assist a full-time student in the College of Arts and Letters. The Drewry Family Endowed Scholarship鈥痺as established in 2004 by William B. Drewry to be given to a declared undergraduate majoring in the College of Arts and Letters. The recipient must be academically average with a grade point average between 2.8 and 3.0. Preference will be given to a student with financial aid. (FAFSA) The R.K.T. 鈥淜it鈥 Larson Scholarship鈥is made possible by an endowment established in memory of Mr. Larson by his friends and colleagues of The Virginian-Pilot newspaper. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior with financial need who is enrolled full-time and works on a school, community or University publication. Recipient must be a resident of a Virginia or North Carolina city or county served by The Virginian-Pilot. (FAFSA) The Memorial and Recognition Scholarship鈥疐und is an endowed scholarship that will be awarded to a student with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 and is able to demonstrate involvement in community service.

Contact

Associate Professor

3008 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, 23529