Bachelor of Science
Communication & Mass Media
At a glance
Online
classes with local tutorials
120 Credit Hours
UGX 333,250
per credit hour
UGX 40,989,750 total for degree
Flexible
schedule
Bachelor of Science
Communication & Mass Media
At a glance
Online
classes with local tutorials
120 credit
hours
USD 90 per
credit hour
USD 11,070 total for degree
Flexible
schedule
What is this programme all about?
For those interested in reaching large audiences through written and digital communications. Whether you are interested in a career in public relations, marketing, or branding, this degree with teach you how to effectively communicate with persuasiveness and professionalism in the marketplace. If you are interested in making connections through communication, this degree will get you ready.
What will you be taught?
1. A basic foundation of communication theory and knowledge domains
2. Introduction to core communications skills, including writing, storytelling, PR, and more
3. Develop technical skills through electives in photography, digital marketing, and more
4. Understand global and digital innovations that are rapidly changing communications
5. A foundational core curriculum of history, math, English, spiritual formation, and more
This program includes an elective communications internship for practical experience in theatre, publication, digital media, public relations, broadcasting, film, or a related communication field with professional organizations.
Where can you use these skills?
- Public Relations
- Marketing, including digital specializations
- Technical or Business Writing
- Photojournalism
- Web Design and Development
How will you use these skills in your careers?
As a graduate, you can look for jobs in marketing, public relations, digital media, and other fields while pursuing organisational leadership roles as well.
As a graduate, you can look for jobs in marketing, public relations, digital media, and other fields while pursuing organisational leadership roles as well.
I would encourage anyone who strongly wants to have a Christ-centered education - rooted in developing the Christian mind and practicing spiritual disciplines - to join Watoto Christian Hall.
What will you be able to do in your new jobs?
What will you be able to do
in your new jobs?
- Understand and apply various approaches to communication
- Conduct effective interpersonal communication
- Communicate and network professionally
- Write for mass media, including print, broadcast, and digital journalism
- Demonstrate technical skills in copy editing, web layout and design, and more
- Understand and apply various approaches to communication
- Conduct effective interpersonal communication
- Communicate and network professionally
- Write for mass media, including print, broadcast, and digital journalism
- Demonstrate technical skills in copy editing, web layout and design, and more
Which university is offering this programme?
Southeastern University, a Christ-centred institution based in Florida in the US, is partnering with Christian Halls to offer this programme in East Africa. Click here to visit the Southeastern University website to know more.
Who are some of the faculty members in this programme?
Dr. Alan Ehler
Professor of
Practical Theology
Practical Theology
Dr. Zachary Tackett
Associate Professor of
Historical Theology
Historical Theology
Dr. Robby Waddell
Professor of
New Testament
New Testament
What are the admission requirements?
High school transcripts
(C grade or better)
National identification
document
Two letters of recommendation
ACT or SAT scores (optional)
Passport-size
photograph
Curriculum vitae
(CV or resume)
What are the programme details?
In this undergraduate programme, you will be covering foundational communication topics and prepared for graduate study or professional roles.
The courses included in the degree are listed below. Note that courses are not listed in the order they are taken. To read more about each course, please visit the SEU online catalog here.
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Mass Media (120 hours)
Intellectual and Practical Skills – 15 Hours
- DCOM 1433 – FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Credits: 3
- ENGL 1133 – ENGLISH COMPOSITION I Credits: 3
- ENGL 1233 – ENGLISH COMPOSITION II Credits: 3
Select two of the following:
- MATH 1213 – COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credits: 3
- MATH 1313 – TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
- MATH 1323 – EXPLORATIONS IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
- MATH 2023 – INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Credits: 3
- BBUS 2433 – DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS Credits: 3
Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World – 19 Hours
- ENGL 2133 – WI: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
- HIST 1033 – WORLD CIVILIZATION TO 1600 Credits: 3
- HIST 1043 – WORLD CIVILIZATION SINCE 1600 Credits: 3
- HIST 2013 – AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1877 Credits: 3
- HIST 2023 – AMERICAN HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
- HUMS 2033 – THEATRE APPRECIATION Credits: 3
- HUMS 2233 – INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
- PSYC 1133 – INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Credits: 3
- PSYC 1233 – PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
- SSCI 2033 – HUMANS IN SOCIETY Credits: 3
- SSCI 2233 – MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Credits: 3
- BBUS 2203 – INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
- NSCI 1034 – LIFE SCIENCE LECTURE/LAB Credits: 4
- BIOL 1334 – ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE/LAB Credits: 4
Spiritual Formation – 13 Hours
- CORE 1001 – COLLEGE AND CHRISTIAN CALLING Credits: 1
- THEO 2123 – CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE Credits: 3
- DCOM 3113 – INTEGRATING FAITH IN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION ARTS Credits: 3
- BIOT 1433 – THE OLD TESTAMENT AND ITS INTERPRETATION Credits: 3
- BINT 1533 – THE NEW TESTAMENT AND ITS INTERPRETATION Credits: 3
Christian Responsibility – 9 Hours
- CORE 1503 – PERSONAL STEWARDSHIP Credits: 3
- CORE 2013 – HUMAN DIVERSITY AND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Credits: 3
- THEO 3123 – INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS Credits: 3
Communication Core Studies – 25 Hrs
- COMM/DCOM 2083 – INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Credits: 3
OR COMM 2083
- COMM/DCOM 2323 – INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS Credits: 3
OR COMM 2323
- COMM/DCOM 3153 – INTERPRETING NARRATIVES AND IDEOLOGIES Credits: 3
OR COMM 3153
- DCOM 3333 – WI: WRITING FOR THE MASS MEDIA Credits: 3
OR COMM 3333
- COMM/DCOM 3533 – MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY Credits: 3
OR COMM 3533
- COMM/DCOM 4001 – COMMUNICATION SEMINAR Credits: 1
OR COMM 4001
- COMM/DCOM 4143 – STORYTELLING AND PERSUASION Credits: 3
OR COMM 4143
- DCOM 4533 – MASS COMMUNICATION LAW Credits: 3
OR COMM 4533
- COMM/DCOM 2423 – WRITING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA Credits: 3
OR COMM 2423
Broadening Electives – Choose 6 Hrs
- COMM/DCOM 2093 – CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Credits: 3
OR COMM 2093
- DCOM 4183 – INTERNATIONAL PHOTOJOURNALISM Credits: 3
OR COMM 4183
*(Study Abroad)
- COMM/DCOM 4203 – GLOBAL COMMUNICATION Credits: 3
OR COMM 4203
*(Study Abroad)
- COMM/DCOM 4213 – PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND EVENT PLANNING Credits: 3
OR COMM 4213
- DCOM 4823 – COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP Credits: 3
OR COMM 4823
Technical Skills Electives – Choose 9 Hrs
- COMM/DCOM 2023 – PHOTOGRAPHY Credits: 3
OR COMM 2023
- DCOM 3003 – MAGAZINE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Credits: 3
OR COMM 3003
- COMM/DCOM 3523 – DIGITAL LAYOUT AND DESIGN Credits: 3
OR COMM 3523
- COMM/DCOM 3793 – DIGITAL MARKETING AND ANALYTICS Credits: 3
OR COMM 3793
- DCOM 3823 – WEB PAGE DESIGN Credits: 3
OR COMM 3823
- COMM/DCOM 4093 – ADVERTISING DESIGN Credits: 3
OR COMM 4093
Choose 24 credit hours from other courses