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Arizona State University
Tempe , United States
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science program in communication is a dynamic degree program that allows students to tailor their studies to their personal and career goals. Working closely with award-winning faculty, students gain experience connecting people in local and global spheres to build strong communities by exploring intercultural, relational, and professional communication.


Program Description

Communicating well, whether mediated or face-to-face, is essential for any human endeavor. The ability to convey ideas, share experiences, and influence behaviors is critical to shaping personal and professional life. This program prepares students to communicate successfully in public, at work, and in personal relationships.


Program Details

  • College/School: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
  • Location: West Valley
  • Second Language Requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No
  • First Required Math Course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics or any math course that meets the MATH designation
  • Math Intensity: General

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Communication can be viewed in its entirety, including archives of past curricula.


Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.


Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.


Accelerated Master's Programs

  • Communication Studies, MA
  • English, MA
  • Interdisciplinary Studies, MA
  • Social Justice and Human Rights, MA

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.


Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone's situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.


Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.


Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.


Global Opportunities

Studying abroad enables students in the communication program to improve language and cross-cultural skills for effective communication, develop critical teamwork and problem-solving skills, and expand their knowledge of the liberal arts through lenses of different cultures.


Career Opportunities

Graduates have been trained in effective communication skills; are able to speak and write well; can convey complex ideas effectively; and are able to perform various forms of data analysis, communication assessment, and technical reporting. They are prepared for employment in communication-intensive fields in business, media, government, nonprofit, and educational sectors, and for further graduate study in the social sciences, law, humanities, and management.


Career Paths

  • Advertising
  • Community Education
  • Corporate Communications
  • Crisis Management
  • Customer Service and Customer Relations
  • Health Communication
  • Human Resources Management
  • Media and Public Relations
  • New Media
  • Social Media
  • Training and Development

Example Job Titles and Salaries

  • Employee Training Manager: $127,090
  • Human Resources Manager: $140,030
  • Lawyer: $151,160
  • Marketing Associate: $126,960
  • Marketing Manager: $161,030
  • Mediator: $67,710
  • Public Relations Manager: $138,520
  • Public Relations Specialist: $69,780
  • Sales Manager: $138,060
  • Technical Writer: $91,670
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