Bachelor in Communication (Bachelor's)

Taylor University is a Christian liberal arts university in Upland, Indiana, and one of the oldest Christian universities in the United States. Its professional focus connects study with hands-on learning, leadership, service, and purpose-driven ventures. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports creative ideas, while alumni examples include Avery Amstutz, who runs Byway Coffee, a mobile coffee shop. Ninety-nine percent of students are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Undergraduate students can choose from 100+ areas of study and complete a Christian liberal arts core curriculum. Taylor also welcomes graduate students, adult learners, and online students through graduate, professional, licensure, certificate, and degree programs. Options include an Undeclared program, pre-med study, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Philosophy, and a bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning that builds on four decades of AI expertise. Elementary Education combines literacy instruction with hands-on teacher training.

Campus life centers on residence hall traditions, chapel worship, clubs, athletics, service, and student organizations, with more than 100 leadership roles available. Taylor fields 16 intercollegiate athletic teams and welcomes a global community. International students can explore Taylor through Prospect Camp, which combines classes such as sociology, biology, and business with intensive English, Scripture Engagement, small-group activities, college-student mentors, meals, accommodation, airport transportation, and off-campus trips. These programs are sponsored by the Spencer Center for Global Engagement.

Graduates are qualified to work in public relations, event planning, nonprofit leadership, and organizational communication. The programme emphasizes practical skills in public speaking, interpersonal interaction, and strategic messaging. Students complete a communications audit and develop a professional portfolio. The curriculum integrates service-learning and real-world projects.

Focus areas include Organizational Communication, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Communication, Nonprofit Organizational Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication.

The BA in Communication requires 44 credits, distributed across core courses, a concentration, and a capstone project. Students complete a practicum and an independent research project.

Graduates enter roles as public relations specialists, event planners, nonprofit leaders, and communication consultants.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 44 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.