Bachelor in Speech Communication and Rhetoric (Bachelor's)

Eastern University is based at 1300 Eagle Road in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, and brings together the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business and Leadership, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, College of Health and Science, Esperanza College, Templeton Honors College, and Palmer Theological Seminary and College. Its academic programs connect faith, reason, and justice across more than 160 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and seminary offerings. Undergraduate students can select from more than 95 areas of study, including bachelor's degrees, minors, and pre-professional options.

Graduate students can choose from more than 65 areas of study, with master's, doctoral, seminary, and certification programs available through online and evening formats. Eastern also provides online undergraduate programs for working adults, alongside blended learning options and the Eastern FastPass pathway, which allows students to graduate in three years. Additional academic opportunities include the Templeton Honors College, Leadership Fellows Program, and Goode Scholars Program.

Student life includes clubs and organizations, faith and service activities, athletics, fitness facilities, and academic support through counseling, disability and access services, the Academic Resource Center, and health and wellness resources. Chapel is held weekly during the academic year. International students considering programs connected to professional licensure should be aware that requirements vary between states and may differ from Pennsylvania requirements.

This programme prepares students for careers in communication fields such as public relations, media production, and organizational communication. Students study communication theories, research methods, and professional practices through a core curriculum. The programme includes four distinct concentrations allowing students to focus on specific areas of interest. Each concentration builds practical skills in real-world communication contexts.

Focus areas include Interpersonal Communication, Digital Media, Strategic Communication, Journalism.

The programme requires 31 credit hours of core courses and 21 credit hours in one concentration. Students complete a senior seminar and an internship as part of the degree structure.

Graduates enter roles in public relations, media production, organizational communication, and journalism.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Submission of a personal statement and official transcripts is required.

The programme totals about 52 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.