Communication ,BA
Communication, Communications, Conflict, Crisis, Debate, Dialogue, Facilitation, Interpersonal, Organizations, Persuasion, Public Relations, Social media, Speaking, mentoring, speech
Strong communication skills set you apart. Learn how to express ideas clearly, share experiences meaningfully, and influence others effectively. Build confidence communicating in public, at work and in personal relationships while preparing for success in any field.
The Bachelor of Arts program in communication is a versatile offering that enables students to tailor it 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. Students learn to communicate creatively by studying media, culture and narrative to influence and inspire various audiences. Students also learn to advocate for themselves and others by researching ethics, social issues and persuasion to promote positive change.
- 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
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.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
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.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
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.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in study abroad programs provides students with the heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive career field. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates are prepared for careers in social media and technology, global communication, public relations and strategic communications, risk and crisis communication, communication training and mentoring, sport communication and communication philosophy. Graduates pursue careers in a variety of communication-driven fields such as digital content creation, law practice, sales and marketing, customer experience management and nonprofit advocacy. Because communication skills are crucial to many professions, graduates work in a variety of fields, including:
- customer service and customer relations
- health and human services
- human resources
- lobbying
- management
- marketing
- media and public relations
- mediation
- social media design and implementation
- training and development
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
|
5.8%
|
$133,000
|
|
|
5.0%
|
$149,280
|
|
|
4.1%
|
$159,670
|
|
|
-2.2%
|
$133,660
|
|
|
6.6%
|
$166,790
|
|
|
4.3%
|
$75,530
|
|
|
5.0%
|
$146,910
|
|
|
4.8%
|
$74,750
|
|
|
4.7%
|
$148,270
|
|
|
0.9%
|
$90,390
|
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
|
FAB N101
SBSadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
