This online program will equip you to understand and apply communication theories and skills that will allow you to excel in today's rapidly evolving, global society. By focusing on the constitutive role of communication within organizational settings, you will be prepared to advance or transition into a diverse variety of fields, with a program that is centered in the humanities.
This program includes a comprehensive major with 33 credit hours of required Organizational Communication courses and 12 credit hours of a support track in Mass Communication. If you already have 12 credit hours in a particular discipline or want to choose a different support track, please consult with your advisor.
Completing a bachelor’s degree qualifies you for additional job positions and careers. The median salary for those with bachelor’s degrees is 39% higher than for those with a high school diploma (no college experience) and 34% higher for those with some college but no degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“My favorite thing about living on campus is staying connected with my peers, faculty, and campus activities. Living on campus creates a sense of community that allows people of all different backgrounds to live in the same space and grow together. It's like having a bunch of roommates that become your family. As a resident assistant, my passion is to harvest this growth between residents and allow them to realize their potential and the potential of others. This type of support system cannot be found anywhere else.”
Organizational & Relational Communication
Select 12 hours in a support track area in consultation with your advisor. Sample support tracks include public relations, human interaction, general business, Spanish or strategic communications support.
45 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
