Overview

Throughout the Communications - Interpersonal and Human Relations program from Grand Canyon University , students will develop advanced skills in nonverbal and verbal communication analysis, relational communication, leadership, group communication, speech communication, social influence and conflict negotiation. Students will be prepared to utilize these skills in a variety of different contexts and even to train others in these skills. Courses cover how to facilitate communication across different cultures and how to carry these skills over into digital or online settings.

Christian principals are integrated throughout the program to determine how we can base our communication behaviors in a biblical worldview. Classes in the interpersonal communications and human relations BA program go beyond the theoretical and allows students to enact communication concepts in professional and relational situations.

Throughout the program, students will:

Analyze negative communication patterns within interpersonal relationships

Examine how individual behaviors express norms and values

Evaluate the effectiveness and ethics of verbal and nonverbal communication behaviors

Learn to teach these skills to create effective communication behaviors in organizations, families and a variety of other interpersonal contexts

Careers

Since the communications BA degree in interpersonal and human relations covers a wide breadth of topics, students are prepared for a variety of different careers across many industries. Graduates of this program are qualified for jobs in fields such as:

Communications research

Human relations

Advocacy or civil rights

Human resources

Management and leadership

Public or social media relations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements of Intercultural Communication

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication Ethics

Communication Research Methods

Marriage and Family

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Sociology Journalism Public Relations View 428 other Bachelors in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+
High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online: $485 per credit

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Phoenix

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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