Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Online
Become an influential leader, trained researcher, talented writer, or engaging speaker when you specialize in the creation, expression, and analysis of messages.
Program Overview
Prepare for career advancement with a communication studies bachelor’s
Become an expert in communication skills needed for success in every profession with the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies online program at Texas State University. Learn to manage messages among individuals, groups, and societies. Curriculum covers verbal and nonverbal communication, organizational and business communication, rhetoric and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, and communication technology. You will also study communication theory, intercultural communication, and conflict management.
Choose the minor and electives that best match your interests. Customize your expertise even further by adding an internship or concentration. Courses are 100% online, ideal for working professionals. Transfer up to 90 credits from prior learning to accelerate your completion and quickly obtain a degree that fits your current career goals.
As a student of this communication studies bachelor’s online program, you will learn how to:
- Perform and interpret social, scientific, and rhetorical research
- Analyze verbal and nonverbal messages for clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness
- Create oral and written messages appropriate to a specific audience, purpose, and context
- Utilize persuasion, argumentation, and advocacy to fulfill civic responsibility
- Communicate across various public speaking, corporate, small-group, and interpersonal contexts
- Apply ethical communication principles and practices in the workplace
- Utilize communication to embrace differences and influence public discourse
- Perform and interpret social, scientific, and rhetorical research
- Analyze verbal and nonverbal messages for clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness
- Create oral and written messages appropriate to a specific audience, purpose, and context
- Utilize persuasion, argumentation, and advocacy to fulfill civic responsibility
- Communicate across various public speaking, corporate, small-group, and interpersonal contexts
- Apply ethical communication principles and practices in the workplace
- Utilize communication to embrace differences and influence public discourse
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Tuition
Tuition for the communication studies bachelor’s fits your budget
Tuition for the B.A. in Communication Studies online degree 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BACS | $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.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
Take note of these important program dates
The Texas State B.A. in Communication Studies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2024 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/26/24 | 10/14/24 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| 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
Review our streamlined admission process
Apply to the online B.A. in Communication Studies 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
- 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:
Texas State University
Undergraduate Admissions
429 N. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
The bachelor’s in communication studies features a dynamic curriculum
To graduate from the communication studies bachelor’s online degree program, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses, 18 credit hours of core courses, and 18 credit hours of communication studies electives. 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.
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