Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Science in Communication program at Arizona State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of communication patterns and data-driven solutions. This program emphasizes social science and quantitative research, offering insights into how communication shapes interactions in the workplace, organizations, and society.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and requires a total of 120 credit hours to complete.
• The curriculum focuses on the technical side of communication, including surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis.
• Students will learn to design research, visualize data, and tell compelling stories using evidence.
• Applied projects and internship options are available, allowing students to build a portfolio and practice what they learn in real-world settings.

Career Opportunities

This degree prepares students for careers across various sectors, including business, tech, healthcare, education, media, government, and non-profit. Potential career paths include:

• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Event Planner
• Fundraising Consultant
• Human Resources Manager
• Marketing Associate
• Marketing Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• SEO Specialist

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed at least 14 of the required courses, including:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences
  • Two years of social sciences
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in their high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

The tuition calculator is available to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Faculty and Research

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication is home to accomplished students and faculty members, including Fulbright American Scholars, Guggenheim Fellows, MacArthur Fellows, and Nobel laureates. The faculty specializes in various communication approaches, including interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural communication, rhetoric, and performance studies.

Course Curriculum

The program includes courses such as:

• COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication
• COM 207: Critical Thinking and Writing in Communication
• COM 225: Public Speaking and Presentations
• COM 308: Communication Research Strategies
• COM 201: Career Explorations in Communication
• COM 301: Computer Applications for Careers in Communication
• COM 401: Career Preparation and Self Development in Communication
• COM 408: Quantitative Data Analysis in Communication

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the relevant accrediting agencies, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that meets industry standards.