Communication (BA)
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in communication prepares you to shape how organizations communicate and influence audiences as a leader who can drive decisions and outcomes. You’ll gain the ability to analyze communication issues and respond to complex communication challenges, including crisis situations. Grounded in human interaction and real-world research, this program prepares you to communicate with clarity and impact across industries.
Quick facts
Communications degree courses
Your coursework will address topics within two focus areas:
- Communication and healthy relating: Explore how communication shapes relationships to establish trust, navigate conflict and foster connections across personal and professional contexts.
- Workplace, organizational and leadership communication: Develop the ability to guide teams, manage conflict and drive alignment through strategic communication that supports decision-making and delivers organizational results.
Additional topics may include interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict and negotiation, gender and communication and civil communication. To culminate the program, you’ll complete a research project using qualitative methods.
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication (SOBE OR SB)
COM 207: Introduction to Communication Inquiry
COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)
COM 308: Advanced Research Methods in Communication (L)
COM 407: Advanced Critical Methods in Communication
What can you do with an online communications degree?
This BA in communications prepares you for leadership roles that support business, brand and organizational success. You’ll graduate ready to craft strategic narratives and manage messaging during both everyday operations and high-stakes situations, from internal team dynamics to public-facing challenges.
In the private sector, career paths for communication majors include roles such as:
- Brand or content strategist
- Corporate communications manager
- Communications director
- Executive communications manager
Public sector opportunities range from government roles in policy advising, speechwriting and analysis, social services and education positions.
Additionally, you’ll be an excellent candidate for graduate programs if you want to further your education. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to: