Communication Studies at Young Harris College explores how people use messages to create meaning across various forms, media, and contexts. This discipline uses humanities, social scientific, and aesthetic approaches to understand communication. The program builds on a liberal arts foundation, incorporating research skills and offering diverse courses in interpersonal, media, rhetorical, and critical analysis areas.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, students must complete 120 credit hours. This includes 31 hours for General Education, 50 hours for Electives (including two Physically Active Life Skills courses), and 39 hours dedicated to program-specific coursework.