Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being Concentration Online
Strategically utilize language to help build positive connections amongst clients that will support individual and company goals for organizations across industries.
Program Overview
Become a versatile asset to any company with the online B.A. in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being
Learn the most effective ways to craft messages for people facing interpersonal, familial, mental, and physical health challenges with the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being Concentration online program. Develop expertise in multiple forms of communication including verbal, nonverbal, argumentation, and persuasion through technology. Study research methods, conflict management strategies, and cultural awareness to counsel clients through tough interactions and to strengthen their relationships with others.
This innovative relationship management and well-being program is designed to empower working adults like you to complete a bachelor’s degree and develop skills useful for various lines of work. Tailor your degree by engaging in an optional internship.
As a student of this communication studies bachelor’s degree program, you will learn how to:
- Analyze communication effectiveness in personal and professional relationships
- Develop critical-thinking skills to sustain and promote healthy relationships
- Assess contextual and nonverbal communication competencies
- Evaluate and advise development of ethical disclosure and conflict-management skills
- Analyze communication effectiveness in personal and professional relationships
- Develop critical-thinking skills to sustain and promote healthy relationships
- Assess contextual and nonverbal communication competencies
- Evaluate and advise development of ethical disclosure and conflict-management skills
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Tuition
Review the tuition breakdown for your online communication studies B.A. in relationship management & well-being
Tuition for the B.A. in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being online program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being | $404* | $1,212 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. For more information, please visit https://onestop.txst.edu/cost-payments/cost-attendance.html.
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Calendar
Create a schedule that works for you using these online program dates
The Texas State Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being program is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree in communication studies
Apply to the online B.A. in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your B.A. in Communication Studies online from Texas State University, you must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international*)
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class.
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Undergraduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas
State defines an international student as anyone who is in a non-immigrant visa
status, including H-1B visa holders. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent
resident, refugee, or asylee, you would be classified as an international
student and should complete the international application for admission.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all institutions
Courses
Expand your knowledge with the relationship management and well-being communication studies B.A. online course work
To earn your Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from Texas State, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses, 18 credit hours of core courses, 18 credit hours of communication studies electives, and 18-24 credit hours of minor courses. Additional required elective credit hours are selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
The list of electives provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. New courses may be added as additional programs launch or as student demand increases. Students are advised to work with an academic advisor to select and schedule their elective courses according to their degree plan and availability.
Choose 18 credit hours from below:
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a minor, which will range between 18-24 credit hours.
