Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement Concentration Online
Utilize language to foster positive interactions among workplace teams. Use communication to build the camaraderie and motivation that will help guide any company toward its goals.
Program Overview
Gain multifunctional knowledge with the online B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement
Produce impactful messages that support objectives and interactions within corporate, public service, nonprofit, and professional organizations with the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement online program. Learn how to apply critical-thinking techniques and research methods to determine the best ways to correspond effectively with colleagues.
Strengthen your expertise in all forms of communication including verbal, nonverbal, persuasive, argumentative, cross-cultural, and digital. This unique program is designed to increase your professional proficiency as well as your ability to lead others to workplace success with course work focused on a broad range of versatile skills including interview preparedness, event planning, and social media management.
As a student of this B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement online program, you will learn how to:
- Gain expertise in organizational interviewing, onboarding, and culture
- Address organizational challenges through communication, leadership, and team building strategies
- Analyze organizational communication and cultivate inclusive workplaces
- Develop communication skills that display emotional intelligence
- Gain expertise in organizational interviewing, onboarding, and culture
- Address organizational challenges through communication, leadership, and team building strategies
- Analyze organizational communication and cultivate inclusive workplaces
- Develop communication skills that display emotional intelligence
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Tuition
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Tuition for the B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement 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 – Professional and Organizational Advancement | $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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The Texas State B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement 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
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Apply to the online B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement 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 from all institutions
Courses
Explore the details of your communication studies B.A. in professional & organizational advancement online course work
To graduate from the B.A. in Communication Studies – Professional and Organizational Advancement 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, 18 credit hours of advanced 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.
Students are required to take 18 credit hours of advanced communication electives:
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a minor, which will range between 18-24 credit hours.
