Communication Online

Program Length

30 credit hours minimum
(Full program: 120 credit hours)

Degree

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts

Includes Degree Completion
Includes Full Program

A part of

College of Arts & Letters
Department of Communication & Theatre Arts

Why ODU for Communication?

Employers in every field say strong verbal and writing skills are a top priority in hiring. We're here to help you develop those abilities further and finish your degree.

Our online communication degree teaches a broad range of skills to help your career thrive. We feature small online class sizes and award-winning faculty with experience in all areas of communication, from lifespan studies to cutting edge media technologies.

Choose from concentrations in:

Intercultural/International Communication
Media Studies
Public Relations, Advocacy, and Persuasion
Communication Foundations
Professional Communication (available in Bachelor of Science only)

* Note: Only the Bachelor of Science is available as a full program online. However, both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science are available as online degree-completion programs, which assume you have prior college credits.

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Best Online Bachelor’s in Public Relations, 2018 - TheBestSchools.org

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Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s in Communications, 2018 - OnlineU.org

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We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Old Dominion University (ODU).

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To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. A complete bachelor’s degree requires 120 total credit hours.

You will complete a set of core communication courses and courses from an area of concentration. Your choice of the BS or BA degree will also determine some of your course selections.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine how your credits will transfer. The curriculum sheets can serve as a guide for planning your course of study.

Communication Curriculum (PDF)Professional Communication emphasis Curriculum (PDF)

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Taking Classes Online

Great communication skills are essential for any modern career. Our graduates may find careers in virtually every field, including:

Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Training and Development
Media Production and Publishing
Broadcast Journalism
Human Relations/Resources
Sales, Advertising and Marketing

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In-state Virginia Residents$352 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students$389 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Summer 2018 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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How to Apply

The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication is available entirely online. If you’ve never taken college classes before, you'll apply to ODU as a freshman.

The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science also are available as degree-completion programs, which assume you have prior college credits for lower-division courses that can transfer to ODU.

Talk to our enrollment coordinators to see if you have credits that will transfer and to start the admissions process.

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Get Guaranteed Admission to ODU

ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy.

Learn more about Guaranteed Admission to ODU.

Meet your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUOnline.

Name: Missy Magerkorth
Job Title: Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number: 1-800-968-2638
Email: artsandlettersonline@odu.edu

Name: Beth Vipperman
Job Title: Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number: 1-800-968-2638
Email: artsandlettersonline@odu.edu