Online Communication Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication adult degree completion program is designed for busy, working students who have life experience relevant to the communication profession. Courses are held in five- and eight-week modules and transfer credit from other regionally accredited institutions is welcomed. The program focuses on understanding communication concepts, analyzing and critiquing texts, improving academic and professional writing skills, mastering oral presentation capabilities and utilizing media technologies. Building upon a liberal arts curriculum, classes integrate practical, hands-on experience and research into the coursework.

Entry Requirements

Two (2) years demonstrated work experience, military service or other relevant adult responsibilities

15 semester hours of transferable college or university credit from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Transcripts (official, sealed in envelope) from all previously attended colleges and/or universities

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The Bachelor of Science in communication program focuses on teaching students how communication processes create, maintain and transform identities, workplaces and communities.

We offer students foundational knowledge of communication theories and research methods, with courses that provide students with the tools to understand, analyze and respond to communication problems and opportunities in a variety of contexts, including workplace teams and community, civic and cultural groups.

Our communication electives are geared toward providing students with conceptual knowledge as well as practical skills to successfully manage communication issues in the context of contemporary workplaces. These courses cover such topics as:

Business and professional communication
Leadership, persuasion and social influence
Conflict and negotiation
Intercultural communication in the global marketplace
The impact of gender, race and class on communication
Training and development

Graduates of our program are equipped to pursue careers in sales, human resource management, public relations, event planning, nonprofit management, and a host of careers in which critical thinking, statistics and research, and effective communication skills are central components. Others may choose to pursue graduate degrees in communication or related areas including law and business.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

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The Master of Arts in Communication (MAC) equips students with critical thinking and professional practice skills including social media strategies while challenging them to integrate biblical thought with contemporary communication theories and concepts. Graduates of the Master of Arts in Communication online degree program will exhibit creativity, confidence, and competence as they research, plan, and evaluate communication practices.

The demand for highly skilled, master's level communication practitioners, directors, and leaders who possess superb research and communication skills continues to grow. CBU/Online trains and educates professionals who wish to join or advance in this expanding field by providing them with an excellent learning experience that is innovative and interactive.

Program Highlights:
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Accelerated - Finish your degree in as little as 12 months

Convenient - Classes are delivered in a hybrid or online format to accommodate working students

Flexible - Complete coursework around your schedule

Practical - Professional networking and communications event participation immerse students in the latest trends and developments within the field

Internship Opportunities - Internship and volunteer opportunities are available to provide professional networking opportunities.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree

Official sealed transcripts

2 recommendations - http://www.cbuonline.edu/_pdf/recommendatio_form_grad_ops.pdf

Current Resume

500 word essay covering these areas:

- Purpose for entering the program

- Long term professional goals

- Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University

- Factors that will make applicant a good FEMBA candidate

Applicants are considered based on a combination of GPA (minimum 2.5), management and professional work experience.

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Get the effective communication skills you need in today’s global society. You'll learn a variety of messaging techniques and communication best practices.

You’re a people person, you have a way with words, and you can get a clear message across, so why not use your talent to master communication, an essential skill vital to any organization’s overall success? Learn oral and written communication, mass communication, new media, public relations, technical writing, and the skills you need to be an effective communicator for an organization.

As you earn your online bachelor's degree in communications, you will gain a knowledge base of critical thinking and strategic communication skills that apply to everyday business life. You'll also explore interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational communication; evaluate diversity, as well as the ethical and legal affects on communication; and learn to create communication pieces to send out to audiences.

Entry Requirements

To be fully admitted into one of CSU-Global’s bachelor’s degree programs, you should have some prior college credit and a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or above.

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The Master of Arts in Communication offers practical and applied knowledge, taught by the social scientists who study effective communication and the practitioners who use it. Electives engage students by having them tackle real-life communication issues, develop usable communication skills, and build a strong portfolio. And industry experts bring real-world lessons, experience, and best practices to the classroom.

The Johns Hopkins MA in Communication provides a cutting-edge curriculum that integrates digital technology with innovative strategic communication and strong writing skills. The program offers concentrations in public and media relations, political communication, health communication, digital communication, corporate/non-profit communication, and applied research in communication.

In our core courses, you’ll learn to conduct and read primary research to create powerful messages and design and implement the most effective communication campaigns possible. Combining best practices with what research shows is effective communication gives our Master of Arts in Communication graduates a competitive advantage in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US college or university. Applicants who received their bachelor’s degree in a country outside of the United States are required to provide a course-by-course credential evaluation and TOEFL or IELTS scores if English is not their first language.

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