BA in Communications
Contact:
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Chairperson
Program Information:
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Department Information:
For more information on the Communications program, visit the Communications Department, in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.
RDC offers the first two years of the following degree program:
- Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communications Studies
For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage. Click on Planning Guides.
Related Careers
A degree in Communications Studies provides students with skills and knowledge that can apply across a variety of professional situations, from the corporate world to the not-for-profit sector to academic institutions.
The following list provides some career areas that draw Communication Studies graduates for employment:
- Advertising
- Counselling
- Industrial Relations
- Public Relations
- Management
- Radio and Television
- Publishing and Printing
- Journalism
- Languages and Linguistics
- Writing
- Consulting
- Social Services
- Government and Civil Service
- International Relations
- Banking and Finance
- Research
- Investment Dealing
- Retail Sales
- Administration
- Law Enforcement and Corrections
- Real Estate
- Recreation
- Armed Forces
- Insurance
- Urban Planning
Graduates may also go on to professional studies (in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (in a Master's or Doctoral program) in Communication Studies or another academic discipline such as Sociology or Women's Studies.
B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.
The Program
Communication Studies provides an awareness of the impact of media, understanding of research and practice involving media, and research and practice in discourse.
Admission Requirements
University of Calgary
Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.
Suggested Year 1 Pattern
- COMM 271 (3 credits)
- COMM 369 (3 credits)
- COMM 381 (3 credits)
- ENGL 219/220 (6 credits)
- Intercultural Requirement (6 credits)
- Science requirement (6 credits)
- Option (3 credits)
Suggested Year 2 Pattern
- COMM 341 (3 credits)
- COMM 371 (3 credits)
- COMM 375 (3 credits)
- COMM 381 (3 credits)
- Options (6 credits)
- Intercultural Requirement (6 credits)
- 6 credits from from Communications options from List B (see below)
- Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
List B courses available at RDC: BUS 303, FILM 201, FILM 202, PHIL 201, PHIL 301, PHIL 350