Communication ,BA
Business Communications, Communication, Community Advocacy, Culture, Internship, Language, Society, Technology, human, resources
Effective communication helps you build trust, inspire action and make an impact, whether in your career, your community or your personal life. Build practical skills to collaborate effectively, engage diverse audiences, leverage communication technologies and solve problems in real-world settings.
In the Bachelor of Arts program in communication in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, you explore how communication processes create, maintain and transform identities, relationships, workplaces and communities.
Through the study, analysis and application of human communication, you gain the knowledge, creativity and skills you need to facilitate healthy relationships and workplaces, civil and sustainable communities, and constructive intercultural interactions. With an integrative and applied emphasis on culture and communication, community advocacy and communication technologies, the program allows you to have a concerted focus on the rapidly changing modalities of communication occurring today. You learn to speak effectively, communicate across cultures and critically analyze public controversy.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: Yes
- 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
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
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.
Students have the exciting opportunity to gain intercultural experience through tailored, international programs of study. Study abroad can help students improve their language and cross-cultural skills for effective communication. They can also develop critical teamwork and problem-solving skills and expand their knowledge of the liberal arts through lenses of different cultures.
Participation in one of more than 300 Global Education programs --- whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online --- provides students with personal enrichment and the opportunity to develop valuable skill sets that can give them an advantage in their career. Students build communication skills, are challenged to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to differences across the world, enhancing their ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Graduates pursue careers in public affairs, digital communication, community organizing and human resources. While growth across media and communication occupations is expected to be moderate, demand remains strong in key areas such as digital media, public relations and internal communications. The versatility of communication skills provides graduates with lasting career potential across many sectors.
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 |
|---|---|---|
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4.6%
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$56,730
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10.8%
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$69,280
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5.8%
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$133,000
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4.8%
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$61,160
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5.0%
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$149,280
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8.1%
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$38,120
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2.7%
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$73,620
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5.0%
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$146,910
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4.8%
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$74,750
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6.4%
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$80,390
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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AZCNTR 383
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
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.
