Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies online
Improve your interpersonal and business communication skills to be more effective when interacting with others.
Program Overview
Take a closer look at William Paterson’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Improve your ability to interact personally and professionally while earning your degree with the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. The curriculum is designed to build your competency in communicating and collaborating with the people in your life from co-workers and customers to friends and family.
Learn to communicate effectively in written and oral mediums as well as to work in teams, respond to others, and communicate among diverse cultures. You will gain the knowledge needed to enhance collaboration and understanding through persuasion, language, and managing conflict with tools including writing, public speaking, and technology. In the capstone project, you will tie together what you learned through an in-depth study in an area of your interest and how communication plays a role.Graduates of the BA - Communication Studies program will:
- Understand the importance of interpersonal sensitivity and mutual respect
- Understand and acknowledge diverse opinions, cultures, and individual differences
- Understand the role of emotions and behaviors in building productive relationships
- Apply productive work ethics and habits
- Use collaboration, teamwork, and group presentation skills
- Exercise research skills in gathering and assessing relevant information, and analyzing and integrating information
- Determine goals, develop plans, make ethical decisions, solve problems, and articulate ideas with individuals and groups
- Understand how to resolve conflict
- Understand the importance of interpersonal sensitivity and mutual respect
- Understand and acknowledge diverse opinions, cultures, and individual differences
- Understand the role of emotions and behaviors in building productive relationships
- Apply productive work ethics and habits
- Use collaboration, teamwork, and group presentation skills
- Exercise research skills in gathering and assessing relevant information, and analyzing and integrating information
- Determine goals, develop plans, make ethical decisions, solve problems, and articulate ideas with individuals and groups
- Understand how to resolve conflict
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William Paterson University offers a variety of specialized bachelor's degrees. Check out all of our online undergraduate programs. In addition, we have minors available to help you meet your undergraduate credit requirements by integrating coursework that enriches your educational experience.
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Add a minor to help meet your credit hour requirement and enrich your educational experience.
Tuition
See how cost-effective William Paterson University can be
Online undergraduate programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BA – Communication Studies | $360 | $1,080 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Check key application due dates and more
William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/20/23 | 2/28/23 | 3/6/23 | 3/13/23 | 3/15/23 | 5/7/23 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/15/23 | 4/25/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/8/23 | 5/10/23 | 7/2/23 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/10/23 | 6/20/23 | 6/26/23 | 7/3/23 | 7/6/23 | 8/27/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall I | 9/5/23 | 8/15/23 | 8/21/23 | 8/28/23 | 8/30/23 | 10/22/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall II | 10/30/23 | 10/10/23 | 10/16/23 | 10/23/23 | 10/25/23 | 12/17/23 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
How to apply to the online BA in Communication Studies program
At WP, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please note all requirements for admission to the BA in Communication Studies online program, including required documents and where to send them.
The requirements include:
- Online application
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Must be at least two years post high school
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this BA online program:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
o Applicants must be at least two years post high school to enroll in our WP Online accelerated programs. - Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Courses
Discover what you will learn in the BA in Communication Studies online program
For the BA in Communication Studies online, you must complete 39 credit hours of communications studies courses (including a capstone course). Additional University Core Curriculum and elective credits will be required to complete the 120-credit BA degree. You may transfer up to 90 approved credit hours to decrease cost and time to completion
Take your degree even further. Choosing a minor will allow you to enrich your experience while meeting your undergraduate credit requirements.
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