Online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Programs

The B.A. in Communication Studies curriculum will empower you to effectively deliver messages to individuals, groups, and societies. Courses include the study of verbal and nonverbal communication, organizational and business communication, rhetoric and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, and communication technology.

Tailor the program to your interests when you choose your minor and electives from our diverse options. Course work is 100% online—ideal for working professionals—and you’ll be able to connect with experienced faculty and successful alumni eager to help you advance your career.

The persuasion, advocacy, and civic engagement communication studies bachelor’s online program prepares you to impact social change by expanding your ability to use various types of communication including verbal, nonverbal, persuasion, public speaking, and interactions made through technology platforms. Study conflict management and intercultural relations so you can connect with diverse groups of people. Courses on research methods, speech writing, debate, civic engagement, media criticism, protest movements, and environmental sustainability empower you to become a well-informed public leader. Tailor your learning to fit your career goals with an optional internship.

Learn how to utilize effective communication to support team member interactions and company-wide objectives within corporate, public service, nonprofit, and other professional organizations. This B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement online program strengthens your expertise with all forms of language including verbal, nonverbal, persuasive, argumentative, cross-cultural, and digital. Plus, you will study a broad range of versatile skills including interview preparedness, event planning, and social media management. Course work for this online degree program will increase your professional proficiency as well as your ability to lead others toward accomplishing workplace goals.

Develop the communication proficiency you need to effectively help clients establish and maintain crucial relationships. In this B.A. in Communication Studies – Relationship Management and Well-Being online program, you will study how to utilize digital interactions, verbal language and nonverbal cues, and argumentation and persuasion tactics to help individuals and groups solve problems. Learn research skills, conflict management strategies, and cultural awareness to counsel individuals through tough interactions. This unique program will empower you with knowledge useful for roles across multiple industries. Customize your degree with an optional internship.