Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Extend your reach with your Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Arizona Global Campus. This degree program prepares you for a career in communications, as communication studies encompasses a variety of concepts and theories that will help you get your message across accurately and masterfully. The communications program here at UArizona Global Campus includes aspects of visual communication, theoretical foundations of message theory, and theories of persuasion. When you complete the required online communications courses, you will be well acquainted with modern communications tools and techniques. You will be highly trained in organizational and intercultural communications and conflict resolution, and have the opportunity to learn advanced persuasion skills.
What you will learn
You will complete your degree in communication coursework in message design (including text, spoken, visual, and multimedia elements) persuasion, public relations, conflict management intercultural communication, and organizational communication. These are significant and effective skills used in a wide range of communication fields. This online communication degree's curriculum also includes a capstone course for you to demonstrate the full results of your efforts in a comprehensive portfolio. Upon completion of your bachelor’s in communication, you will be able to:
- Communicate with fluency and clarity
- Select effective communication techniques appropriate to audience and context
- Identify barriers to effective communication in different contexts and formulate effective solutions
- Articulate the value of free expression to a democratic society
- Demonstrate sensitivity in communications between and among different groups and individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrate adaptability to changes in communication technology
- Conduct effective independent research
- Communicate in ways consistent with the highest ethical standards of the communications professions
Your Courses in Communication Studies
Expand your skills while enhancing your understanding of the many aspects of modern communications with your bachelor’s in communication. Courses cover several relevant topics, from message and editing to conflict management and intercultural communications.
Introductory Courses
To help students acclimate to the online classroom, you may be required to complete Introductory Course requirements. Learn more about Introductory Courses.
Major Course Requirements (36 credits, all courses are 3 credits.)
Emphases for Communication Studies
An emphasis provides you with additional opportunities to broaden and enrich your education that is distinct from and enhances your major. It may be taken as a way to expand career options, to prepare for graduate study, or simply to explore in greater depth an area different from your major. An emphasis consists of three (3), three (3) credit courses. Choose from the following emphases:
Cognitive Studies
Environmental Management & Sustainability
Public Administration
Public Relations
Web & Mobile App Technology
Careers in Communication Studies
When you complete your bachelor’s degree in communications, you will have what you need to begin a rewarding career in which a breadth of knowledge in communicating clearly and accurately is a must. Take a look at your potential career options, or explore even more of UArizona Global Campus' online communications degrees.
Additional Programs
Why Choose UAGC Communication Degree Online
Experience an online classroom that can give you the flexibility to create your own schedule, so that you can complete your coursework efficiently. Here at UAGC, you will be given access to 24/7 online support and service along with the necessary tools and technology for you to successfully complete your online communications coursework.
Our online communications degree is moving in the direction of addressing communication as it occurs in the 21st Century. The BA in Communication Studies courses will encompass different channels of communication such as verbal communication, written communication, and communication through technologically. More specifically, you will learn to create deeper understanding about meaningful issues through modern communication channels such as social media, video, images, design and color choice.
The communications program creates an experience where you will be given exposure to all different aspects of communication. You will be taught that communication is a more holistic process rather than a linear messaging process, as messages and meaning are constantly being distributed through different channels of communication all the time. Due to the online nature of this program, many of your courses will include one-on-one web camera discussions with fellow classmates , giving you the opportunity to strengthen your public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.
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Types of Communications Roles (Public Affairs, Public Relations, and Public Administration)
