Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Regis University’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication prepares career-oriented adults and professionals in the areas of organizational leadership, human resources, and public relations.
Class Format
- Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
Online 
ClassroomTuition
Classroom-based courses: $395 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $460 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
128 Credit Hours
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The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Communication degree prepares the adult student like you with the skills necessary to prepare and deliver public presentations, effectively lead group meetings, and create professionally written documents.
Regis CPS Bachelor of Arts in Communication curriculum covers a broad range of responsibilities, enabling you to choose from the following specializations:
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
Through these focused areas of specialization, you can customize your education path to suit your degree interests and career goals.
Whether you are a current communications professional or are seeking a management career in other fields, the Communication degree from Regis CPS equips you to play a significant role in the strategic success of today’s range of companies, from small businesses and nonprofits, to major corporations and global enterprises.
Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Bachelor of Arts in Communication program?
The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Communication degree program suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who seek to understand the ties between leadership and collaboration, how persuasion leads to motivation, and how verbal and nonverbal communication is applied to personal, social, and professional interaction.
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in our Regis MBA program or through other graduate degrees from our Regis CPS School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Flexible Learning Formats That Fit Your Lifestyle
Regis University CPS offers courses in campus-based and online formats. Our accelerated 5- and 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.
Click on a topic below to learn more about your degree:Start Dates
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | February 12 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | February 13 | March 18 |
| Spring 3 - 2012 | March 19 | April 22 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | June 10 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | June 11 | July 15 |
| Summer 3 - 2012 | July 16 | August 19 |
| Starts | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2012 | January 9 | March 4 | January 4 |
| Spring 2 - 2012 | March 5 | April 29 | February 29 |
| Summer 1 - 2012 | May 7 | July 1 | May 2 |
| Summer 2 - 2012 | July 2 | August 26 | June 27 |
Required Courses
Total Degree Requirements (128 Credit Hours)
Core Studies Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
- Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- English Composition (3 Credit Hours)
- Advanced Oral and Written Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- Literature/Humanities (6 Credit Hours)
- Global Issues (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences (6 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
- Philosophy (6 Credit Hours)
- Religious Studies (6 Credit Hours)
Foundational Course (12 Credit Hours)
- COM 382 Communication Theory (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 310 Interpersonal Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 383 Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 427 Communication Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Upper Division Requirements (33 Credit Hours)
- COM 493 Senior Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
Thirty upper division credit hours of Communication electives selected from the following:
- COM 400 Intercultural Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 401 Nonverbal Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 406 Communication in a Technological Environment (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 407 Leadership Principles (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 408 Conflict Management (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 410 Strategic Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 416 Public Relations (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 418 Organizational Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 420 Mediation (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 426 Group Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 437 Persuasion, Influence and Motivation (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 441 Team Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 447 Interorganizational Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 450 Service Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 451 Interviewing Theory and Practice (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 466 Negotiation (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 470 Decision Making and Problem Solving (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 474 Advertising and Promotion (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 486 Mass Communication and Society (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 498N-W Internship in Communication (3 Credit Hours)
Specialization (Optional) (12 Credit Hours)
Conflict Management
- COM 408 Conflict Management (3 Credit Hours)
Nine credit hours selected from the following:
- COM 420 Mediation (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 426 Group Dynamics (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 466 Negotiation (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 470 Decision-Making and Problem Solving (3 Credit Hours)
Leadership
- COM 407 Leadership Principles (3 Credit Hours)
Nine credit hours selected from the following:
- COM 410 Strategic Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 437 Persuasion, Influence and Motivation (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 441 Team Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- COM 450 Service Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
Minor (Optional) (0 or 12 Credit Hours)
General Electives (14 or 26 or 38 Credit Hours)
Thirty-eight elective credit hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement.
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of an undergraduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy University | 30 - 120 | $540 | $2,015 | $18,215 - $66,815 |
| Colorado Christian University | 30 - 128 | $427 | $1,400 | $14,210 - $56,056 |
| Colorado State University | 30 - 120 | $348 | $6,579 | $17,032 - $48,393 |
| Columbia College Aurora | 30 - 120 | $195 | $110 | $5,960 - $23,510 |
| DeVry University | 30 - 139 | $485 | $320 - $360 | $14,870 - $67,775 |
| Metro State College of Denver | 30 - 120 | $221 | $4,100 | $10,721 - $30,584 |
| Naropa | 30 - 120 | $850 | $2,640 | $28,140 - $104,640 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $395 | $50 | $11,900 - $50,610 |
| University of Colorado at Denver | 30 - 120 | $336 | $884 - $4,763 | $10,964 - $45,083 |
| University of Denver/The Women's College and University College* | 30 - 123 | $697 | $270 - $822 | $21,180 - $86,554 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $398 | $950 - $3,800 | $12,875 - $51,500 |
| William Howard Taft University | 30 - 120 | $225 | $400 - $1,255 | $7,150 - $28,255 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American InterContinental University* | 30 - 121 | $433 | $50 | $13,035 - $52,424 |
| Argosy University | 30 - 120 | $540 | $225 | $16,425 - $65,025 |
| Capella University* | 30 - 121 | $463 | $50 | $13,931 - $56,035 |
| Colorado Technical University* | 30 - 121 | $433 | $50 | $13,035 - $52,424 |
| Columbia College Aurora | 30 - 120 | $229 | $110 | $6,980 - $27,590 |
| CSU (Colorado State University) Global Campus | 30 - 120 | $350 | $25 | $10,525 - $42,025 |
| DeVry University | 30 - 139 | $540 | $60 - $360 | $16,260 - $75,420 |
| Drexel University* | 30 - 124 | $970 | $520 - $2,080 | $29,625 - $122,379 |
| Jones International University | 30 - 120 | $520 | $100 | $15,700 - $62,500 |
| Kaplan University* | 30 - 121 | $554 | $845 | $17,457 - $67,846 |
| Mercy College | 30 - 120 | $706 | $2,160 | $23,340 - $86,880 |
| National University* | 30 - 121 | $460 | $160 | $13,951 - $55,784 |
| Nova Southeastern University | 30 - 120 | $605 | $50 | $18,200 - $72,650 |
| Regis University | 30 - 128 | $460 | $50 | $13,850 - $58,930 |
| St. Leo University | 30 - 120 | $470 | $40 | $14,140 - $56,440 |
| Thomas Edison State College | 30 - 120 | $212 | $452 | $6,812 - $25,892 |
| University of Denver/University College* | 30 - 121 | $725 | $180 - $720 | $21,941 - $88,490 |
| University of Maryland/University College | 30 - 120 | $499 | $515 - $1,685 | $15,485 - $61,565 |
| University of Phoenix | 30 - 120 | $570 | $950 - $3,800 | $18,050 - $72,200 |
| Walden University | 30 - 121 | $418 | $280 - $1,120 | $12,817 - $51,687 |
| Western Governors University | 30 - 134 | $240 | $155 - $425 | $7,355 - $32,585 |
| Western International University | 30 - 126 | $465 | $25 | $13,975 - $58,615 |
*Quarter hours converted to semester.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Submitting an application is the first step toward achieving your personal and professional goal of earning a Bachelor's degree. Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates, or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.
An enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide valuable information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend programs and classes, and help you get started with the application process.
Materials Needed for Application and Admission
- Completed Online Undergraduate Application Form.
- $50.00 nonrefundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students).
- Writing Skills Placement Essay: Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities.
- Transcripts: Provide official college transcripts of prior coursework within 30 days from the start of first class. If you have never attended college, request official high school or GED transcripts. All transcripts need to be sent directly to the CPS Undergraduate Office of Admissions.
- Work Experience: Document that you have at least three years of full-time work experience after high school, or a combination of full-time work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
- Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.
- Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. All documents must be received by the admission office 4 weeks prior to the start term to ensure proper placement in your first course.
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