Modern communicators must be more well-rounded than ever, conveying information and ideas artfully through a variety of platforms. WilmU’s communication degrees will prepare you with the detailed knowledge, tools and skill sets for an impactful career.
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Available Communication Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Communication
In WilmU’s undergraduate communication degree program, you’ll learn effective, strategic communication, branding and storytelling from leading practitioners. Courses such as Advanced Technical Communication will provide you with solid skills and experience and help you prepare for the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) Exam, which gives you a competitive edge in domestic and international job markets.
A choice of three concentrations allows you to tailor your communication degree to meet your goals:
Digital Journalism prepares you to use print, broadcast and digital channels to inform target audiences.
Public Relations & Strategic Communication focuses on the use of marketing, advertising and public relations to craft unforgettable brands.
Visual Communication prepares you to visually convey ideas and messages for commercial or promotional purposes.
Program Snapshot:
40 Courses Required
120 Credits Required
In Person or Online
6 Start Times per Year
Master of Science in Digital Communication
This multidisciplinary, STEM-designated program with 100% online options is an excellent choice for those seeking communication career opportunities in business, digital media, marketing, public relations, advertising, health care, and government and community affairs as well as traditional and nontraditional media. WilmU’s graduate digital communication program features a technical, project-based and technology-driven approach throughout the curriculum. Students will conduct research, analyze and evaluate communication data, and generate digital content.
The program’s 18-credit communication core focuses on communication skills, including communication writing, crisis management and analytics. Six exciting specializations provide targeted training to align with your professional interests. Choose from:
Digital & Social Media Strategy
General Communications
Health Care Communications
Marketing
Public Relations
Web Design
Program Snapshot:
11 Courses Required
33 Credits Required
In Person or Online
6 Start Times per Year
Supportive Faculty, Staff and Services
Did you know that more than 75% of WilmU students are over age 25? Our programs are designed to serve the unique needs of working adults, some of whom are returning to college coursework after a long break. Caring faculty and staff plus comprehensive student support services make the difference and bolster your success!
Part of a Series of Accelerated, Stackable Credentials
These degree programs are part of a series of stackable credentials. Through WilmU’s Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ feature, students in the B.S. in Communication degree program can incorporate two master’s-level courses from the M.S. in Digital Communication program into their undergraduate degree, accelerating into their master’s program and saving tuition dollars.
"These exciting degree programs offer students affordable, customizable paths to launch or advance their careers as professional communicators.”
