Turn Ideas Into Impact
A Bachelor of Science in Communication from Embry‑Riddle equips students with the skills and experience necessary to be influential communicators able to blend science and technology. The program focuses on enhancing communication skills, with a focus on media literacy, public relations law and visual design. Students have the flexibility to tailor their degree by selecting minor courses of study, culminating internship or capstone experience or a program specialization for Worldwide students.The Communication program encourages students to grow their communication skills with the goal of crafting compelling messages for diverse audiences. Students learn to gather and disseminate information to various audiences, explore communication in multiple areas, think critically and apply communication methodologies.
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Communication is offered at the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus and through the Embry-Riddle Worldwide & Online Campus.
You’ll build skills in media, writing and communication strategy within aviation-informed learning environments supported by experienced faculty and industry connections.
The B.S. in Communication on the Daytona Beach Campus prepares you to accurately and effectively communicate scientific and technological information to diverse audiences, providing you firsthand media and public relations experience through experiential class projects and internships.
In addition, Embry-Riddle's combined program pathway allows you to start working on a Master of Business Administration (MBA) while completing your B.S. in Communication.
While pursuing your Communication degree, you'll have the opportunity to choose a track in Broadcast Meteorology, gaining broadcast and video editing skills while studying Applied Climatology, Satellite and Radar Weather Interpretation, Global Climate Change and more.
You have the flexibility to tailor your degree to specific fields and industries by selecting minor courses of study such as Space Studies, Marketing or Emergency Management and culminating internship or capstone experiences.
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Methods of Study
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The demand for skilled communicators continues to grow with developments in new media, science and technology. Our online B.S. in Communication prepares you for diverse careers – from public relations to technical writing to crisis communication – with the flexibility to learn on your schedule, when and where it’s convenient for you.
The Worldwide & Online Campus Communication program holds a prestigious STEM designation, recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under CIP code 09.0702: Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Specializations
You can specialize in one of two areas:
- Aviation, Science and Technology Communication
- Crisis, Risk and Resilience Communication
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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
As organizations and communities rely on clear, effective communication across media and platforms, professionals with strong communication skills are needed to share information, build connections and help ideas reach the right audiences.
A Communication Program That Stands Out
Embry-Riddle’s unique Bachelor of Science in Communication blends essential communication skills with a foundation in STEM.
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We're More Than Just Aviation
Our residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona, offer you the choice of a spectacular beach setting or a unique mountain community. Embry‑Riddle Worldwide & Online offers award-winning technology that leverages online and face-to-face instruction through a network of locations designed to support student advancement in the U.S. and abroad.
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