Online Bachelor of Science in Communication
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The Bachelor of Science in communication program will teach you how communication processes create, maintain, and transform identities, workplaces, and communities.
As a BS in communication student, you'll have the opportunity to enroll in some of our communication electives, which are geared toward providing you with conceptual knowledge as well as practical skills to successfully manage communication issues in the context of contemporary workplaces. These courses cover a variety of topics, including business and professional communication; leadership, persuasion, and social influence; conflict and negotiation; intercultural communication in the global marketplace; the impact of gender, race, and class on communication; and training and development. We offer students foundational knowledge of communication theories and research methods with courses that will provide you with the tools to understand, analyze, and respond to communication problems and opportunities in a variety of contexts, including workplace teams and community, civic, and cultural groups.
As a graduate of this program, you'll be equipped to pursue a career in sales, human resource management, public relations, event planning, nonprofit management, and a host of careers in which critical thinking, statistics and research, and effective communication skills are central components. Others may choose to pursue graduate degrees in communication or related areas including law and business.
The largest and most diverse unit at Arizona State University:
- Top 5 for best qualified graduates, according to Wall Street Journal
- Top 20 for humanities research, according to the National Science Foundation
- 20,000 enrolled students, 89 undergraduate majors, 134 graduate degrees and 22 interdisciplinary schools and departments
- $115 million in research expenditures
- #1 university in the nation for innovation
Faculty
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members including:
- 306 Endowments
- 12 Named Chairs
- 14 Named Professorships
- 1 Pulitzer Prize Winner
- 1 MacArthur Fellow
- 3 Nobel Laureates
Related Careers
Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Science in Communication have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *Growth | *Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| | $173,320 | |
| 12.2% | $50,430 | |
| 9.7% | $62,550 | |
| 14.9% | $34,870 | |
| 8.2% | $41,420 | |
| 3.9% | $105,060 | |
| 6.8% | * | |
| 2.3% | $58,850 | |
| 7.1% | $97,270 | |
| 1.6% | $42,200 | |
| 4.7% | $96,720 | |
| 3.9% | $105,060 | |
| 2.2% | $85,400 | |
| 4.7% | $96,720 | |
| 16.9% | $92,810 | |
| | $20,180 | |
| | $65,800 | |
| 7.1% | $101,510 | |
| 6.2% | $55,680 | |
| 3.9% | $105,060 | |
| 9.5% | $62,740 | |
| 3.9% | $105,060 | |
| 2.5% | $64,200 | |
| 2.2% | $85,400 |
Bright Outlook 
Green OccupationRequirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
Students who are transferring into ASU must have a minimum transfer GPA of 2.50 in order to be admitted to the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication.
Students who have attended ASU in the past and who are returning to the university with transfer work must have a minimum 2.50 ASU cumulative GPA in order to be admitted into the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication.
