Communication ,BA
Communication, Communications, Conflict, Crisis, Debate, Dialogue, Facilitation, Interpersonal, Organizations, Persuasion, Public Relations, Social media, Speaking, mentoring, speech
Communicating well, whether mediated or face-to-face, is essential for any human endeavor. Your ability to convey ideas, share experiences and influence behaviors is critical to shaping your personal and professional life. In this program, you'll be prepared to communicate successfully in public, at work and in personal relationships.
The Bachelor of Arts program in communication is a dynamic degree program, and students are able 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 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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 unique 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 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 of the BA program in communication 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 |
|---|---|---|
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6.5%
|
$120,000
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5.2%
|
$130,000
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|
7.5%
|
$135,740
|
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1.9%
|
$127,830
|
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|
6.6%
|
$140,040
|
|
|
5.0%
|
$64,030
|
|
|
5.9%
|
$129,430
|
|
|
6.1%
|
$67,440
|
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4.0%
|
$130,600
|
|
|
6.9%
|
$79,960
|
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
