Communication That Drives Change.

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COMMUNITY ORIENTED

Learn from mentors committed to developing communication leaders.

COMMUNITY ORIENTED

As part of the PLNU community, students will be instructed and mentored by expert faculty and staff dedicated to shaping the next generation of communication leaders. PLNU is committed to providing outstanding professional education rooted in a solid foundation of Christian values, the humanities, and practical application.

COMMUNITY ORIENTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Be equipped for a variety of communication careers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PLNU’s Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication program offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for a wide range of fulfilling careers relative to communication through advertising and public relations, business, consulting, nonprofit or philanthropic sectors, government, higher education, law, and more.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ONLINE FORMAT

Flexible online learning designed for your goals and schedule.

ONLINE FORMAT

PLNU’s strategic communication program offers the flexibility of online learning and the ability to set your own schedule. All courses are three units and span eight weeks, with the exception of the Biblical Perspectives course and a 16-week/120-hour internship. Students applying for the program can start with as little as zero college credits!

ONLINE FORMAT

Elevate Your Career with PLNU's Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication

PLNU’s Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication program prepares students to ethically engage in both the marketplace and the public through discourse and action grounded in theory and practice. Through a fully online format, the strategic communication program draws from foundational communication theory and rhetorical principles to develop practical experience in cross-cultural communication, gender communication, public relations, advertising, organizational communication, community relations, and branding.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

A public relation specialist works to create, strategize, and maintain the public image of an organization.

Median Annual Salary

$69,780

Key Benefit

At PLNU, the skills and understanding to be an effective communicator are not only taught, but experienced through real-life applications.

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DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Digital marketing specialists create and publish written and visual content to support marketing funnels.

Median Annual Salary

$60,359

Key Benefit

A degree from PLNU will provide you with the skills and an understanding to creatively communicate marketing initiatives for employers.

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Program Highlights

CAREER-READY TRAINING

Develop the skills needed to adapt to any professional environment, focusing on strategy, messaging, and audience engagement.

REPUTATION

Ranked as #14 Best Christian College in US and #23 College for Communications in California according to Niche.com.

PURPOSEFUL LEARNING

PLNU graduates are known in San Diego and wider communities for their reliability, servant leadership, and focus on community impact.

TIMELINE

Progress at your own pace and complete your degree in as few as 15 months.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are ready to take on roles in advertising, PR, marketing, nonprofit work, and more.

COST DETAILS

The Strategic Communication program costs $560 per unit. Financial Aid is available.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who complete the strategic communication program will be able to:

Learn basic theory, application, and performance skills within the discipline of communication.

Use communication competently in a variety of complex environmental and social contexts.

Participate in the discipline of communication in their collective communities.

Display communication competence both verbally and nonverbally in interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural contexts.

Demonstrate skills in the theoretical and historical critique of media, including the integration of a Christian worldview and ethical framework for viewing, interpreting, and critiquing media messages.

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