Professional Communication Studies, BS

The BS in Professional Communication Studies is an part time online completion degree program designed to prepare students for successful professional careers in the field of communication. This interdisciplinary major includes courses in professional communication and computer science. It is an innovative degree program for adult students who have experience in the workplace and have an associate AS or AA degree or the equivalent (60-64 credits).  

The program is supported by Dyson College and Pace Online, which has traditionally been responsible for assisting non-traditional students, evaluating prior college-level credit and evaluating life experience for academic credit. For more information, please visit the online BS in Professional Communications Studies program page, or email paceonline@pace.edu. 

Major Completion Summary

Transfer Credits (60-64 Credits)

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The total number of credits required to complete the degree is 120. The curriculum below contains 60 credits. Students transferring in less than 60 credits will need to take additional arts and sciences credits at Pace to fulfill the 120 credits.

Organizational Communication Concentration (44 Credits)

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Student meets with program coordinator for guidance in selecting appropriate Concentration electives.

Required Electives (16 Credits)

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Student meets with program coordinator for guidance in selecting appropriate courses to fulfill the program's required Liberal Arts and/or Science electives.

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These cour​ses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

*Sample Course Schedule