Rhetoric is the study of persuasive speaking or writing. It is used across an array of media formats, and students in programs of this type may analyze a variety of written and oral arguments in addition to narratives as they learn the basics of successful communication.

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, at private universities, at community colleges and via online universities.