Phoenix, AZ—May 5, 2009—Western International University, a leader in adult education, added a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Communication to its extensive list of degree programs.

The new degree program will help students enhance their communication skills and enable them to communicate effectively with various audiences encountered in the business world. Different communication strategies are taught, all of which will prepare a student for interaction in different environments.

Critical thinking and effective communication are key components in career success. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Communication teaches students how to create a message and convey it clearly, based on the target audience. Those who are looking to work in human resources, public relations, the media, or sales are perfect candidates for this specialized degree program.

Courses include, but are not limited to, gender communication, business and professional communication, communication technology and media, and leadership and managerial communication.

"Western International University is excited to announce the new Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Communication. The curriculum at WIU is geared to prepare students for success in the working world, and this degree program will help students who wish to become more effective communicators no matter what their career goal," said Karen Janitell, Executive Director of Enrollment and Marketing. "We look forward to helping students enhance their education, whether they are involved in the Professional Communication program or in another field of study."

More information on this degree program and other bachelor and master degree programs can be found at http://www.wintu.edu/your_education/WIU-degree-programs.htm.

About Western International University

WIU was founded in 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona and was accredited by The Higher Learning Commission in 1980. In 1995, WIU became part of Apollo Group, Inc., one of the leading educational corporations in the United States. Today, WIU is a for-profit corporation committed to the effective management of its human and financial resources to provide educational innovation and high-quality degree programs. The Arizona campuses are located in Phoenix, Chandler, Peoria, Scottsdale, and Fort Huachuca, with international campuses in China and India and our virtual campus, WIU Interactive OnlineSM. The majority of WIU students are adults who thrive on the flexibility and convenience of our course schedules and locations. WIU faculty are experienced practitioners who hold advanced degrees in their teaching fields and are highly successful in their areas of expertise. WIU offers associate, bachelor, and master degree programs, as well as a professional certificate in Accountancy. For more information, visit www.wintu.edu