Communication Programs at ACU
Communicate With Purpose and Passion
At Abilene Christian University, you’ll develop the skills to connect people, shape ideas and share stories with clarity and purpose.
ACU’s communications programs help you build the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to engage audiences across media, organizations and communities. Through strong academics, hands-on learning and a Christ-centered approach, you’ll prepare to use communication in ways that serve others and support meaningful work.
Whether you want to lead strategic conversations, study speech-language development, strengthen organizational communication or create compelling media, ACU offers pathways that help you grow as a communicator and world-shaper.
Why Choose ACU?
Abilene Christian University provides a rigorous education anchored by faith.
Attend Your Way
Choose from online or on-campus programs in Abilene, Texas, with options designed for different stages of your academic journey.
Learn from Dedicated Faculty
With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll build close connections with expert scholars and practitioners who are deeply invested in your growth and success.
Prepare for Meaningful Work
ACU’s communication programs combine focused coursework with practical application, helping you develop strategic engagement skills and support organizations with purpose.
Gain Real-World Experience
Through hands-on projects, internships, and collaborative learning, you’ll build your portfolio, sharpen your confidence and apply your skills in professional settings.
Grow in a Christ-Centered Community
Faith is woven into the ACU experience, shaping how students engage, lead and serve.
Earn a Recognized Degree
ACU is nationally recognized for academic quality, student experience and excellence.
Attend Your Way
Choose from online or on-campus programs in Abilene, Texas, with options designed for different stages of your academic journey.
Learn from Dedicated Faculty
With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll build close connections with expert scholars and practitioners who are deeply invested in your growth and success.
Prepare for Meaningful Work
ACU’s communication programs combine focused coursework with practical application, helping you develop strategic engagement skills and support organizations with purpose.
Gain Real-World Experience
Through hands-on projects, internships, and collaborative learning, you’ll build your portfolio, sharpen your confidence and apply your skills in professional settings.
Grow in a Christ-Centered Community
Faith is woven into the ACU experience, shaping how students engage, lead and serve.
Earn a Recognized Degree
ACU is nationally recognized for academic quality, student experience and excellence.




Take the Next Step
Tell us a little about your interests, and we’ll send you information tailored to your goals. You’ll also hear from an admissions advisor soon, who can answer your questions and help you explore your next step at ACU.
Hear From Our Students
“From day one, ACU trusted me with real opportunities. Whether it was ESPN+, radio or ACUTV, I wasn’t waiting for my chance—I was already gaining experience.”
Zion Webb
Journalism
“The program was everything I could have imagined in terms of the curriculum and inclusion of Christian beliefs,” Jarrett reflected. “My courses gave me an opportunity to dig further into my beliefs and examine certain areas of my faith.”
Jarrett Jacobs
Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Resolution
“I knew it the moment [my advisor and I] started talking. Everything about it was what I wanted. From the personal touch to the fact that it was in Texas, was a Christian university, had the degree I was looking for, and an emphasis on adult learners, it was just what I was looking for. It was absolutely perfect!”
Taryn Speakman
BS in Organizational Communication
“ACU gave me the opportunity to grow in my faith while opening doors in the sports industry. The relationships I built here and the storytelling skills I developed prepared me for a career I never could have imagined.”
Joesph Chapa
Journalism & Mass Communication