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 with a bachelor's program in communication.

Our online communications program teaches a broad range of skills to help your career thrive. We feature small online class sizes and award-winning faculty with a wide range of experience.

Choose from majors in:

  • Communication Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Strategic Communication
  • Professional Communication (Bachelor of Science only)

When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Note: Only the Bachelor of Science is available as a full program online. If you have prior credits, you can apply them toward either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree-completion programs.

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Program Information

Minimum
30 Credit Hours
Total
120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor's program (BS or BA) requires 120 total credit hours minimum. Talk with our enrollment team to determine how your credits will transfer. 

Interested in earning a master's in communication? You may be able to accelerate your path to a master's degree with ODU by taking courses that count towards both degrees.

 

ODU has signed military pathway agreements for several majors in this program. These agreements may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

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.

Minimum
30 Credit Hours
Total
120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor's program (BS or BA) requires 120 total credit hours minimum. Talk with our enrollment team to determine how your credits will transfer. 

Interested in earning a master's in communication? You may be able to accelerate your path to a master's degree with ODU by taking courses that count towards both degrees.

 

ODU has signed military pathway agreements for several majors in this program. These agreements may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

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.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$408 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$439 per credit hour

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

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change. 

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 

Learn more about our scholarships

Careers in Communication

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
Public Relations Specialists
Growth
6.2%
Median Salary
$66,750
Public Relations Managers
Growth
6.9%
Median Salary
$134,760
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Growth
-2.7%
Median Salary
$57,500
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Growth
-2.6%
Median Salary
$131,870
Writers and Authors
Growth
5.1%
Median Salary
$73,690
Media Programming Directors
Growth
8.0%
Median Salary
$82,510

Bright Outlook

Employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
— Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, March 2023

Helpful Resources

Arts & Letters Enrollment Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Shawana Ward
Enrollment Coordinator
1-800-968-2638
artsandlettersonline@odu.edu
Kayla Baker
Kayla Baker
Enrollment Coordinator
1-800-968-2638
artsandlettersonline@odu.edu

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

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