Online Communication Degree Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Program Overview Why get an online communication degree?
Having strong communication skills is vital in any workplace, and it's a characteristic that many people don't possess. By diving into how to communicate with your audience – whether it's one-on-one with a colleague or in an ad you create for a national audience – the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication at Southern New Hampshire University can set you up for success, no matter the industry you're in.
Skills you'll learn:
- Verbal, visual and written communication
- Branding and brand management
- Global communication
- Creative and critical thinking
- Presentation skills
- Strategic storytelling
Courses & Curriculum Online communication classes that prepare you for your career
The BA in Communication curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from communication theory to industry-specific knowledge, to help you develop your ability to strategize and deliver effective messages.
Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to learn from inspiring instructors – like Telemundo, NFL and MLB anchor Humberto Gurmilan – who have real-world experience in the industry and are committed to helping you earn your degree.
Online communication concentrations
Choose from one of four career-focused concentrations to tailor your degree more closely to your goals.
Business Communication
Build effective communication strategies within an organization by strengthening interpersonal relationships and promoting teamwork when you earn a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Business Communication.
When you get your business communication degree online, you set yourself up for success within workplaces across a variety of industries. This focused BA in Communication gives you the opportunity to develop additional written and oral communication skills that are useful in any professional workplace.
Add a business concentration to your degree, and position yourself to understand and shape communication strategies for real-world workplace dynamics.
Career outlook:
Those in media and communication occupations can continue to see growth in the industry – about 3% through 2032, on pace with the national average for all occupations.1 Some of the roles you may be positioned for could include public relations specialists, technical writers and editors, among many others within the business world.
Courses may include:
- Business Communication
- Crisis Communication
- Leadership and Team Building
New Media
New, or digital, media gets newer every day. Writing and producing content for new media platforms – like tweets, online articles and social media campaigns – is essential for today's winning communication strategies. It's the new frontier – and it's here to stay. By pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in New Media, you'll learn how to insert new media into the context of a larger campaign.
The unique courses offered in Southern New Hampshire University's new media concentration delve into a variety of subject areas, including new media technology, social media research and marketing, interpersonal development in mediated environments and content production for new media platforms. This kind of in-depth study is usually found only at the master's level.
The online bachelor's degree in communication and new media will expose you to many areas of the field, including business communication, graphic design and public relations, making you an expert generator of online "buzz" – a value to any organization.
Pursue the online bachelor's in communication and new media, and you'll gain a variety of communication, computer and graphic design skills to help prepare you for careers in management, advertising, media, communications, public relations and more.
If you're interested in this new media concentration, you may also want to check out our online marketing degree, which offers a social media degree concentration and a digital marketing degree concentration.
Career outlook:
As audiences continue to consume media, the need for more attention-grabbing content increases. Media and communication occupations should expect to see 3% growth through 2032.1
Courses may include:
- New Media Technologies
- Social Media Marketing Strategy
- Writing for New Media
Professional Writing
If you're interested in learning how to use emerging technologies to communicate effectively in today's world, consider the Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Professional Writing from Southern New Hampshire University.
Earning a professional writing degree online not only makes practical sense, it makes sense career-wise. The program emphasizes the skills necessary to leverage the wide array of platforms available to today's communicators, including the web and social media. You'll learn tools and sharpen techniques to understand copywriting, editing, technical writing and writing for your target audiences. Hand in hand with these skills, you'll gain the analysis and problem-solving abilities necessary to keep up with cultural and technological changes.
When you enroll in the professional writing degree online program, you'll be exposed to critical skills in thinking, writing, research, strategic planning and execution. With focused writing courses, this online BA in Communication with a professional writing concentration places an emphasis on rhetoric and career orientation designed to prepare students as specialists in corporate, government, agency and nonprofit communications.
Our professional writing degree online not only explores traditional communication channels but also trains you to use emerging technologies to communicate effectively.
Career outlook:
By earning your professional writing degree online, you position yourself for a variety of writing careers. Your degree opens doors to such roles as author or technical writer. These occupations are expected to grow in the coming years. Between 2022 and 2032, writing occupations can expect to see 4% growth, while technical writers can expect to see 7% growth in the same time period.1
Courses may include:
- Technical Writing Communication
- Writing for New Media
- Writing for Public Relations
Public Relations
Set yourself up for success in the ever-evolving world of public-facing communication with an online public relations degree concentration, which provides the skills and knowledge necessary to build positive relationships between organizations and a variety of audiences.
Any organization relies on its public relations specialist to craft a favorable public image. By using a wide variety of media platforms and types of communications, public relations specialists serve as the direct line of communication between an organization and the public.
Career outlook:
Within the industry, positions in public relations are expected to grow 6% through 2032, creating 18,000 new jobs.1
Courses may include:
- Organizational Branding
- Public Relations
- Writing for Public Relations
Online communication courses
Courses in our communication degree online program can help you develop and hone your critical thinking, writing, research and analysis skills.
Courses may include:
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Course ID:
COM 213
In this course, students will develop the public speaking and presentation skills needed for the creation and dissemination of communication messages across various channels, for various purposes, and aimed at various audiences. They will create and refine communication messages based on various criteria, including the relevancy of sources and information, business and organizational goals, formats of various media channels, as well as the needs and requirements of various audiences. Students will also deliver communication messages and projects to various stakeholders, both internal and external to an organization, through the successful implementation of their public speaking and presentation skills.
Visual Communication and Design
Course ID:
COM 229
In this course, students will apply fundamental design principles and communication technologies to the creation and dissemination of messages across multiple formats and channels. Students will also analyze the effectiveness of communication messages and projects in relation to their use of basic design principles and technologies, as well as to their alignment to project goals
Social Media Strategy
Course ID:
COM 311
In this course, students will develop social media strategies as a means of communicating various messages to diverse, targeted audiences, and across multiple social media platforms. They will analyze and integrate information and feedback from social media metrics to make appropriate adjustments and refinements to social media messages. Additionally, students will leverage fundamental social media marketing strategy concepts to create engaging content and communications.
Global Communication
Course ID:
COM 321
In this course, students will critically engage with the issues and problems surrounding globalization and the production, distribution, and consumption of various global communications. They will apply an understanding of and sensitivity to various cultural, social, political, and economical issues to the analysis and creation of global and intercultural communications. Additionally, students will leverage the principles of global citizenship when interacting with various forms of global and intercultural communications.
Strategic Storytelling
Course ID:
COM 326
In this course, students will examine the role of communication messages as a form of strategic storytelling for entertainment and informational purposes. They will analyze how culture influences, and is influenced by, the creation and consumption of communication messages. Students will also apply storytelling concepts in the creation and dissemination of communication messages for various purposes.
Organizational Branding
Course ID:
COM 431
In this course, students will examine how organizations brand themselves, as well as the role of branding in creating and disseminating communications. They will evaluate how audience needs and internal and external stakeholder requirements impact the development and maintenance of an organization's brand. Students will also gain hands-on experience in creating, building, and maintaining a brand.
Visit the course catalog to view the full BA in Communication curriculum.
The Commons: SNHU's gen ed program
All undergraduate students are required to take general education courses, which are part of SNHU's newly redesigned program, The Commons. The goal of The Commons' curriculum is to empower you with some of the most in-demand skills, so you can succeed not only in your academic career, but in your personal and professional life too.
Courses may include:
Cultural Awareness and Online Learning
Course ID:
IDS 105
This course introduces students to the skills relevant to university learning, and the foundational knowledge and values of intercultural fluency needed to understand and effectively navigate the complexities of contemporary society. Students will examine the various factors that influence an individual's perception of justice and the impacts that cultural and social diversity have on collaboration and communication processes. Through the application of interpersonal communication strategies, students will also learn to navigate various interpersonal conflict situations.
Self, Society, and the Humanities
Course ID:
HUM 102
In this course, students explore the interaction between individuals and society as a framework for understanding cultural inquiry. Through the examination of the scientific, creative, cultural, and historical humanities, students develop a practice of reflexivity to describe conceptions of self, others, and systems and their interconnectedness.
Foundations of Written Communication
Course ID:
ENG 130
This course focuses on written communication and writing practice. Students will gain the critical reading and information literacy related skills vital to academic and workplace success. Students will explore methods to analyze, summarize, and evaluate written works to isolate key ideas and information. Students will examine how to adapt the writing process to a variety of writing situations and present their own perspectives in written form.
Mathematical Reasoning for Modern Problem-Solving
Course ID:
MAT 126
In this course, students learn about the use of mathematical reasoning and the practical application of quantitative techniques to inform their decision-making process. Students will develop the skills to critically examine elements of a problem they might face in their day-to-day personal and professional lives, solve for various outcomes using quantitative techniques, and make informed decisions.
Ethics in Global Society
Course ID:
PHL 218
In this course, students explore various ethical frameworks from a cultural and global perspective. Students examine the ways that ethics influence actions, decisions, and perceptions. Furthermore, students develop associated skills related to critical thinking, such as awareness of bias, to analyze issues from an ethical standpoint.
STEM Principles and Problem-Solving
Course ID:
SCI 260
In this course, students learn to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) methodologies to a wide variety of contemporary issues and complex challenges within society to obtain knowledge and use that knowledge to develop recommendations and propose solutions. Students will leverage a scientific mindset to gather information, analyze data, and communicate information in varying ways based on their intended audience.
Social Issues and Decision-Making
Course ID:
SCS 260
In this course, students use social science methodologies to analyze various sociocultural issues and their impacts on society. In their exploration of the concept of society and how it manifests in different cultures, students learn to contextualize themselves within society, examine the relationship between the individual and society, and analyze the ethical implications of decision-making related to contemporary social issues.
PC (Windows OS) Technical Requirements
| Component Type | PC (Windows OS) |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Currently supported operating system from Microsoft. |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB or higher |
| Hard Drive | 100GB or higher |
| Antivirus Software | Required for campus students. Strongly recommended for online students. |
| SNHU Purchase Programs | Visit Dell |
| Internet/ Bandwidth | 5 Mbps Download, 1 Mbps Upload and less than 100ms Latency |
Apple (Mac OS) Technical Requirements
| Component Type | Apple (Mac OS) |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Currently supported operating system from Apple. |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB or higher |
| Hard Drive | 100GB or higher |
| Antivirus Software | Required for campus students. Strongly recommended for online students. |
| SNHU Purchase Programs | Visit Apple |
| Internet/ Bandwidth | 5 Mbps Download, 1 Mbps Upload and less than 100ms Latency |
Additional Information:
- Laptop or desktop? Whichever you choose depends on your personal preference and work style, though laptops tend to offer more flexibility.
- Note: Chromebooks (Chrome OS) and iPads (iOS) do not meet the minimum requirements for coursework at SNHU. These offer limited functionality and do not work with some course technologies. They are not acceptable as the only device you use for coursework. While these devices are convenient and may be used for some course functions, they cannot be your primary device. SNHU does, however, have an affordable laptop option that it recommends: Dell Latitude 3301 with Windows 10.
- Office 365 Pro Plus is available free of charge to all SNHU students and faculty. The Office suite will remain free while you are a student at SNHU. Upon graduation you may convert to a paid subscription if you wish. Terms subject to change at Microsoft's discretion. Review system requirements for Microsoft 365 plans for business, education and government.
- Antivirus software: Check with your ISP as they may offer antivirus software free of charge to subscribers.
Communication Technical Requirements
Required Software
Adobe Creative Cloud is required for all students in the BA Communication program. Creative Cloud licenses are available at an educational discount directly through Adobe.
Adobe's terms and conditions require a full-year contract for Creative Cloud.
System Requirements
Please refer to the requirements for Adobe Photoshop, which demands the most technical requirements of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Given that current system requirements can change without notice from Adobe, it is best to consult the most up-to-date requirements on the Adobe website.
Video Communication Platform:
- Mac or PC desktop or laptop (not a mobile device or tablet)
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Required: At least 1 Mbps upload/download speed
- Learn more about our detailed technical requirements
Licensure and Certification Disclosures
SNHU has provided additional information for programs that educationally prepare students for professional licensure or certification. Learn more about what that means for your program on our licensure and certification disclosure page.
Get Your Master's Faster
Thinking of continuing with your master's in communication? The BA in Communication is 1 of 6 programs that qualify for the accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s option.
- Save money! Take up to 2 graduate-level courses (6 credits) during your bachelor's program at the lower undergraduate tuition rate.
- Save time! Apply your graduate credits toward SNHU's online master's in communication to finish your master’s faster.
Graduate courses that can be taken as communication electives during your communication bachelor's degree:
- COM-500 Communication, Media & Society
In this course, you'll have the opportunity to fully examine the early foundations of the communication discipline by focusing on the ways media and modern-day technology impact the study of culture, relationships and messages.
- COM-510 The Vantage Point: Knowledge & New Media
This course focuses on strategies for independent online research – including processes for identifying, vetting and citing appropriate sources of information – as well as best practices for writing in the online environment.
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Online Student Experience What’s it like going to SNHU?
Attending college online at SNHU can be a life-changing experience. In fact, 93.2% of online students would recommend SNHU according to a 2023 survey with 21,000+ respondents.
What to expect:
8-week terms
Learn around your schedule
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What does an online course look like?
You’ll take your courses within SNHU’s Brightspace platform. This is where you’ll find your:
- Schedule of weekly assignments
- Discussion boards
- Grades
- Instructor announcements
What support services are available?
- Chat with your advisors
Get hands-on help from dedicated academic and career advisors. - Drop in for tutoring
Work with a tutor, any time of the day or night – no appointment necessary. - Learn from industry professionals
Instructors lead discussions and offer guidance – and they’re just an email away. - Use the online library
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Receive accommodations as an eligible student with disabilities. - Focus on your well-being
Connect with professionals to improve your health and wellness.
Dedicated to your success
Our instructors are at the heart of SNHU's mission of student success. Whether they are engaging with students on discussion boards, communicating concepts and ideas or helping you explore your passions, SNHU instructors strive to make your learning experience valuable and memorable.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Karen Wilkinson
With over 30 years of communication, marketing, fundraising, public information and training experience in corporate and government sectors, Dr. Karen Wilkinson has served SNHU as a faculty member, faculty lead for communication and associate dean. Wilkinson enjoys finding innovative ways to enlighten her students, engage and collaborate with fellow faculty members, and integrate educational technology into the online learning environment.
Position
Associate Dean, Communications
Joined SNHU
2012
Education
- EdD in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology from the University of South Carolina
- LEAD certification from the University of Virginia
- Certification in Municipal & County Administration for Government Officials from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- MA in English: Technical & Professional Communication from East Carolina University
- BA in Community Studies from the University of Massachusetts-Boston
What our instructors have to say
Hear what some SNHU instructors have to say about the online bachelor's degree in communication.
“Communication touches every field. The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with others is a coveted skill set in every workplace environment.”
Dr. Karen Wilkinson, associate dean
Why SNHU?
At Southern New Hampshire University, you'll have access to a powerful network of more than 400,000 students, alumni and staff that can help support you long after graduation. Our instructors offer relevant, real-world expertise to help you understand and navigate the field. Plus, with our growing, nationwide alumni network, you'll have the potential to tap into a number of internship and career opportunities.
Recently, SNHU has been nationally recognized for leading the way toward more innovative, affordable and achievable education:
- U.S. News & World Report
Named SNHU the 2024 Most Innovative University in the North - The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
Awarded SNHU the 21st Century Distance Learning Award for Excellence in Online Technology - Google.org
Gave SNHU a $1 million grant to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth
Founded in 1932, Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution with over 180,000 graduates across the country. SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which advocates for institutional improvement and public assurance of quality.
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Accreditations
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Tuition Cost & Savings College can be more affordable than you think
As a nonprofit university, SNHU offers some of the lowest online tuition rates in the country. And when you work with our Financial Services team, we'll explore ways to help you save even more on your education – and customize a payment plan that works for you.
Online undergraduate tuition
Student
Cost per credit
Cost per course
Cost for 120-credit degree*
Full- and part-time students
$330
$990
$39,600
Active-duty military and spouses | Full- and part-time students**
$231
$693
$27,720
*before previously earned credits are applied
Tuition rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.
**Note: Students receiving this rate are not eligible for additional discounts.
Additional costs: Course materials vary by course.
Transfer credits and lower your cost by:
$9,900 $14,850 $19,800 $24,750 $29,700If 30 of your prior learning credits ($330/credit) are accepted toward your bachelor’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $29,700
If 45 of your prior learning credits ($330/credit) are accepted toward your bachelor’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $24,750
If 60 of your prior learning credits ($330/credit) are accepted toward your bachelor’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $19,800
If 75 of your prior learning credits ($330/credit) are accepted toward your bachelor’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $14,850
If 90 of your prior learning credits ($330/credit) are accepted toward your bachelor’s degree.
Your remaining tuition cost: $9,900
How we estimate your tuition cost:
We look at the cost per credit multiplied by the number of credits you need to earn for a bachelor's degree. Most bachelor's degrees require 120 credits. SNHU allows you to transfer in up to 90 credits, requiring a minimum of 30 credits to be taken at SNHU. This is only a tuition estimator, and doesn't account for other fees that may be associated with your program of choice.
Ways to save on online tuition
Career Outlook What can I do with a BA in Communication?
No matter what career path you choose after graduation, one thing is certain – you'll be ready to start the next chapter in your career. The BA in Communication program provides you with a unique opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills employers look for through hands-on learning.
Occupations
The online communication degree prepares you for a career in industries such as new media, advertising, professional writing, communication, broadcast and public relations.
Career opportunities include:
Account Executive
Serve as a liaison between clients and an agency team to bring strategies to life through marketing and advertising execution.
Copywriter
Persuade and educate audiences to purchase products or services by crafting messaging that highlights their benefits.
Social Media Specialist
Plan and execute strategy and messaging for social media to increase brand awareness and build relationships.
3%
Projected job growth for media and communication occupations through 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.1
$66,320
The overall median salary in 2023 for media and communication occupations, according to the BLS.1
Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.
What SNHU students are saying
My degree brought me confidence, a wealth of knowledge, and helped me mature and critically think through issues.
Faith Ellis '21
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers about the online BA in Communication
Can you get a communication degree online?
Yes. Studying communication online is an ideal way to learn more about the subject – especially considering the digital tools and platforms that are crucial to the field today.
In an online BA in Communication program, you'll go through the same type of curriculum and learn the same skills that you'd experience in a brick-and-mortar program, such as how to:
- Communicate effectively
- Shape messaging through strategy
- Problem-solve through creative and critical thinking
- Master communication tools
Southern New Hampshire University communication graduates have found success in many organizations and industries after they've graduated. Your online degree also positions you well for graduate school, should you choose to pursue a master's in communication or another master's-level program.
Is a communication degree worth it?
Because a communication degrees covers a broad range of topics, it can open the door to a wide range of job opportunities. Employment in media and communication occupations is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032 - which is about as fast as the average for all occupations - and will result in about 114,300 job openings each year. Demand for media and communication occupations is expected to arise from the need to create, edit, translate and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms.1
Additionally, the median annual wage for media and communication occupations (such as announcers, interpreters and translators, and technical writers) was $66,320 in 2023.1 By comparison, the median annual wage for all occupations was $48,060.1
What do you learn as a communication major?
Courses in our online degree program are designed to build your communication skills: oral, written and visual. In addition, the program can develop your savvy in:
- Branding
- Global communication
- Law and ethics
- Presentation skills
- Strategic storytelling
You'll have a variety of electives to choose from to round out your degree. Some of these include courses like:
- Crisis Communication
- Digital Graphic Design for the Web
- Digital Photography
- Electronic Public Relations
- Introduction to Screenwriting Workshop
- Leadership and Team Building
- Social Media Marketing Strategy
- Web Site Design
If you know there's an area of communication you'd like to focus on, opt out of choosing your own electives and add a concentration to your online communication degree. A specialized degree lets you learn even more in a specific area of the field.
For example, we offer concentrations in business communication, new media, professional writing and public relations. Choose the track that matches your career goals, and you'll take 4 courses that can help you tailor your degree to them. Each class gives you hands-on experience that can give an extra boost to your resume.
What can I do with a communication degree?
Earning a degree in liberal arts – like communication – is a great choice for students because there are so many opportunities to pursue a degree in the subject.
When you think of a communication degree, there are a handful of professions that immediately come to mind, like journalism or public relations. But there are a number of others that you should think about – fields you could enter immediately after graduation, and others that may require additional training or education:
- Advertising, brand & digital strategy
- Content writing, copywriting & editing
- Education
- Fundraising & event planning
- Law & lobbying
- Marketing and product marketing
- Politics
- Public relations & journalism
- Sales
- Social media
- Web content
If you decide to pursue your communications degree online, keep in mind that you won't have to limit your career options – you'll have plenty of opportunities you'll be prepared for.
Why is a communication degree important?
Communication is important because it's a part of everything we do – every human interaction depends on effective communication.
The National Communication Association says that communication is "the discipline that studies all forms, modes, media and consequences of communication through humanistic, social scientific and aesthetic inquiry."2
Everything we say, write or see is a form of communication. They are all messages meant for an audience to receive and decode. And that's why communicators must choose each word and element wisely.
As a student in an online communication degree program, you'll gain a new perspective on what it takes to communicate effectively with others. You'll also gain media literacy skills, allowing you to better interpret messages communicated to you.
Because you'll develop advanced communication skills – a trait employers actively seek out – you could be sought after in a wide variety of industries you're interested in.
How much can you make with a communication degree?
Career opportunities for those with an online communications degree are broad: They can position you for jobs in a wide range of industries, which means they can also offer you a variety of salaries.
Overall, media and communication occupations reportedly paid a median annual wage of $66,320 in May 2023.1
Here's a look at what some specific occupations within communications paid for a median salary in that same time period:1
- Editors: $75,020
- Public relations specialists: $66,750
- Reporters, correspondents and broadcast news analysts: $57,500
- Technical writers: $80,050
- Writers and authors: $73,690
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects new communications jobs to be created from the need for more information through a variety of platforms.1
What is new media?
New media is a broad term used to describe essentially all digitally-based media we see and experience. While new media in the early 1900s may have consisted of radio and film, today new media includes web-based/cloud email and computing, the wide expanse of the Internet, social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and smartphone applications.
David Gerrold, a popular science fiction author, once said, "What's interesting about the shift from an industrial age to a technological age is that we keep inventing new media: movies, records, radio, television, the Internet and now ebooks – and one of the things that's most interesting about the invention of a new medium is watching it reinvent itself as it penetrates the culture."
The one thing "new media" in our culture represents is ever-changing technology.
What can you do with a new media degree concentration?
By earning a communication degree with a concentration in new media, you'll gain an advantage within careers in this ever-broadening field.
As co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates once explained, technology and business go hand in hand: "Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without talking about the other."
The job market seems to be opening up for precisely this type of employment.
The internet has changed the ways in which we engage with others, but the basic need to communicate with others is historically part of what drives us as human beings, and that won't change. Digital/internet-based communication is what helps us to reach business and personal communication goals, as they offer unique ways to create, innovate and communicate.
Digitally based interactions are fast, far-reaching and a low-cost endeavor compared to traditional media marketing (newspapers, television, radio, etc.) for businesses looking to grow.
Your path can take you just about anywhere you would like to go. While some positions are usually found in companies that boast 100 or more employees, every size business uses new media to keep ahead of the pack. As diverse as the population is, with as many employment options as there are, combined with the sheer expanse of the internet, you can find a way to use what you've learned. In fact, not many industries forgo digital involvement these days no matter the size of the payroll. Whether you are taking over the family shop that is boutique-sized or you are at the helm of a Fortune 500 company's marketing plan, SNHU provides the skills necessary to enter or advance in the world of new media.
How long is a communication degree?
Traditionally, a 120-credit bachelor's degree in communication takes a student about 4 years to complete.
However, at SNHU, that isn't always the case.
SNHU also accepts up to 90 transfer credits toward your bachelor's in communication, meaning you could have as few as 10 courses – and as few as 5 terms – to get your degree.
With six 8-week terms per year and the ability to take one course (half-time), or two courses (full-time), reaching the end may be sooner than you think.
What classes are in a communication major?
The courses in the online bachelor’s in communication program can vary depending on which concentration you choose, or any transfer credit you may bring in.
You can determine which courses will be required for you specifically through an official evaluation of previous transcripts. Apply today to get started.
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Sources & Citations
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/ (viewed April 24, 2024)
Cited projections may not reflect local or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
2National Communication Association, What is communication, on the internet, at https://www.natcom.org/about-nca/what-communication (viewed April 28, 2021).