Communications
COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW
The BYU School of Communications prepares students for careers in fields related to mass communication, such as advertising, journalism, and public relations. The school is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation, this program provides a balance between scholarship and professional skills. This goal is accomplished by requiring core courses and electives that enhance critical thinking about the discipline, while providing courses in emphasis areas that afford additional skills for each profession.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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Toggle ItemHow do I declare the Communications pre-major?
Students with less than 45 BYU credit hours (which does not include BYU language exam credit, transfer credit or Advanced Placement (AP) credit) may submit a request through the Change Major link on MyMAP.
Students who have more than 45 BYU credits (not including BYU language exam credit, transfer credit or AP credit), should schedule an appointment to meet with a Communications pre-major advisor by calling (801) 422-3777.
For any questions about credit hours, please email precommsadvisement@byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemHow do I declare the Communications minor?
Contact the CFAC Advisement Center by calling 801-422-3777 or emailing cfacadvise@byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemWill my transfer credits fulfill any prerequisite requirements?
For information on transfer equivalencies for pre-major courses, email precommsadvisement@byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemWhere can I find information about Communications scholarships?
Scholarship information can be found on the School of Communications website.
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Toggle ItemHow can I learn more about the Communications labs?
The School of Communications maintains five labs that offer state-of-the-art facilities to allow students to practice professional skills they learn in the classroom.
The five professional labs are:
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Toggle ItemWhat can I do with a major in Communications?
Visit the Career Services website for various resources including “What Can I Do With My Major?” which includes suggestions for:
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING OUR OFFICE AT 801-422-3777
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Communications: Advertising (BA)*
Communications: Communications Studies (BA)*
Communications: Journalism & Sports Media (BA)*
Communications: Public Relations (BA)*
Communications Minor
*Limited enrollment programs