Communication and Leadership, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Leadership (BA-COML) degree focuses on project management, team building, and message design/delivery to prepare our students for entry-level jobs in fields such as civic organizing, media production, public relations, management, and other positions that require organizational leadership and communication. The B.A. in COML prepares students to become leaders in today’s increasingly complex world.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Leadership degree, students will be able to

• Demonstrate context-appropriate communication.
• Apply communication principles and theories to real world contexts.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and reflect upon communication goals.
• Demonstrate civility with and across diverse people and situations.
• Identify the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and social dimensions of leadership.
• Evaluate ethical choices and outcomes personally and professionally.
• Apply leadership skills in decision-making.
• Demonstrate leadership through strategic development and implementation of a team project.
• Analyze the quality of information received through different types of media, channels, and sources.
• Create and deliver messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
• Present ideas using credible sources.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of multimedia technologies.

To earn the B.A. in Communication & Leadership (COML) degree, students must complete 121 credits.