Bachelor of Arts in Communication Online

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Program Overview

Learn more about our B.A. in Communication online

No matter what occupation you choose, the ability to communicate effectively is highly valued by all employers. Prepare to thrive in a growing job market by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Communication online from UHV. Designed to deepen your understanding of human connection in both professional and personal settings, this online program provides you with the background and skills you need to advance your career in a variety of fields.

Increased technology use across the globe creates a greater demand for professionals who possess superior writing, speaking, desktop publishing and intercultural communication skills. In fact, public relations roles are predicted to have some of the fastest wage and employment growth over the next decade. Taught by experienced faculty, the B.A. in Communication online curriculum develops your abilities to think critically and respond thoughtfully through moral philosophy, rhetorical strategies, research design and statistical analysis used in social sciences as well as selected topics in language, literature and history.

In this online program, you will gain:

  • Development of key communication skills and the ability to apply them within diverse communication settings in various business areas
  • A thorough understanding of the cultural factors that influence communication styles
  • Experience applying digital communication knowledge in real-world situations
  • The skills to provide effective leadership in a wide range of industries, including business, communication and nonprofit sectors
In this online program, you will gain:[ + ]
  • Development of key communication skills and the ability to apply them within diverse communication settings in various business areas
  • A thorough understanding of the cultural factors that influence communication styles
  • Experience applying digital communication knowledge in real-world situations
  • The skills to provide effective leadership in a wide range of industries, including business, communication and nonprofit sectors

This Bachelor of Arts in Communication program prepares you for roles such as:

  • Brand Manager
  • Marketing or Advertising Manager
  • Content Writer or Copywriter
  • Various positions in public relations or journalism (digital, broadcast, print)
This Bachelor of Arts in Communication program prepares you for roles such as:[ + ]
  • Brand Manager
  • Marketing or Advertising Manager
  • Content Writer or Copywriter
  • Various positions in public relations or journalism (digital, broadcast, print)

Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:

  • Effective communication
  • Intercultural perspective
  • Technical writing & editing
  • Content management
  • Social media platforms
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:[ + ]
  • Effective communication
  • Intercultural perspective
  • Technical writing & editing
  • Content management
  • Social media platforms

Also available:

UHV offers a variety of undergraduate degree programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate programs.

Per Credit Hour: $299
Program Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours
Credit Hours: 120

Accreditation

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The University of Houston-Victoria is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and specialist degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston-Victoria may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.

Also available:

UHV offers a variety of undergraduate degree programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate programs.

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Tuition

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The B.A. in Communication online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit-Hour Course Per Program
B.A. Communication $299 $897 35,880

Fees

A $25 application fee is required; applications will not be processed without it.

Applicants are admitted to the University only for the semester for which they apply. Students who do not enroll in the semester for which they have been admitted and want to be considered for a different semester must reapply and pay the application processing fee again.

Applicants will be considered for admission under the policies in effect at that time. Admission is not automatic. If a student has attended another collegiate institution prior to updating the application, the student must provide an official transcript of all work attempted.

Tuition breakdown:

Per Credit Hour: $299
Per 3-Credit-Hour Course: $897

Calendar

Take note of UHV’s online dates and deadlines

UHV online programs are delivered in a convenient and accelerated online format, featuring 8-week courses and multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can earn your degree faster.

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Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition Deadline
3/20/233/8/233/10/233/13/233/14/23
6/6/235/24/235/26/235/29/235/30/23

Now enrolling:

Next Application Deadline: 5/24/23*
Next Class Start Date: 6/6/23

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Admissions

See below the requirements for the B.A. in Communication

We've streamlined the admission process so it's easier for you to get started on your degree. Find the requirements for the B.A. in Communication online, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:

Admission Requirements:

  • Application
  • SAT/ACT scores or transcripts
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
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Students interested in the B.A. in Communication program must meet the following requirements for admission.

  • Submit undergraduate application and $25 application fee
  • Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Freshmen: SAT score of 940 or higher or ACT score of 18 or higher
  • TSI (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) Test Scores are required; unless you qualify for a waiver; please click here for additional information. Waiver Decision will be rendered after receipt of all required documents.
  • Transfer students (12 or more credit hours from other institutions): official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Students may transfer up to 90 credit hours.

Official transcripts, test scores and other materials that come from third-party sources may be emailed or mailed from the granting institution(s).

Email address:

Mail address:
University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson Street
Victoria, TX 77901
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First-time college students will be further reviewed by the Office of Admissions.

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English Proficiency Requirement

All students attending the University of Houston-Victoria must be proficient in the use of English. Regardless of immigration status, students whose educational instruction has not been in the English language and/or whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. For additional information click here.

International Transcript Evaluation

For those applying with international transcripts, a full evaluation by an approved agency is required, which can take up to eight weeks. For more information on international transcript evaluation click here. For deadline dates if you are applying with international transcripts click here. Conditional admissions may be offered to complete the first 9 credits until the official credential evaluation report is submitted to UHV.

Courses

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To earn the B.A. in Communication online, students must complete a total of 120 semester credit hours. Courses include: Freshman Seminar (3 credit hours), University Core Curriculum (42 credit hours), Bachelor of Arts Program Requirements (10 credit hours), Communication Program Requirements (12 credit hours), Upper Division General Requirements (18 credit hours), and Upper Division Communication Electives (12 credit hours), plus any other electives needed to equal 120 credit hours.

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This course is waived for transfer students with 30 credit hours or who have taken a similar course from another accredited institution.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an academic context for: (1) the understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of a college education; (2) study and life skills necessary for academic success; and, (3) opportunities for connection with peers, faculty and the institution. This course is required for freshmen students in all majors and any student entering the university with less than 30 SCH.

General education courses are required based on admission standing and transfer credits.

English – 6 credit hours
Political Science – 6 credit hours
History – 6 credit hours
Math – 3 credit hours
Life & Physical Sciences – 6 credit hours 
Humanities – 3 credit hours
Creative Arts – 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Science – 3 credit hours
Additional Courses – 6 credit hours

Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Composition course providing instruction in the writing and analysis of expository prose; emphasis on rhetorical principles and basic organizational modes.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Continued Development of writing skills acquired in English 1301 and development of critical thinking skills in argumentation, analysis and interpretation of various types of literature.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to United States national government and politics; including constitutional basis, processes, institutions and policies of U.S. Government and politics.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Texas state and local government including constitutional basis, processes, institutions and policies of Texas government and politics.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey course of US history from 1492 to 1865 including social, political, intellectual, economic and military history will be explored.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey course of US history from 1865 to present, including social political, intellectual, economic and military history will be explored.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Course will cover quadratics, polynomial, rational, logarithmic and exponential functions, system of equations, progression, sequences and series, matrices and determinants.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to cell physiology, molecular biology and genetics. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1106  recommended.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasis on organismal diversity, ecology, behavior and evolution. Three hours lecture each week. This class is designed for non-science majors. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1107  recommended.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to nutrition for students of science and non-science majors. Topics include fundamentals of nutrition, metabolism, digestion, absorption, nutrient storage and drug/nutrient interactions.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This stand alone course is an interdisciplinary survey of cultures focusing on the philosophical and aesthetic factors in human values with an emphasis on the historical development of the individual and society and the drive to create.  This course will offer selected, interrelated topics in philosophy, literature, religion, and the arts and sciences from ancient times to about the year 1700.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey course focusing on historical, technical, and governmental aspects of the broadcast industry. Topics such as programming, sales, rating, and public broadcasting will be introduced.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Survey of Introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, life-span development, psychological basis of behavior, stress and health, psychological disorders, social psychology and research methods.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to technology, algorithmic problem solving and their applications for students in sciences, humanities, social sciences and business.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction of the basic principles and techniques in research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes appropriate for purpose, occasion and audience.
Students earning their Bachelor of Arts must take the following courses.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Continues SPAN 1301  by focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is place on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of Professional writing, including correspondence, proposals, research reports, resumes and job letters.
Students earning their Bachelor of Arts in Communication must take the following upper division courses.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Descriptive and inferential statistics used in the social sciences.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Research design and statistical analyses used in the social sciences.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the structure of English and rhetorical strategies for writing.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces students to the history of moral philosophy in the western tradition from the pre-Socratics to contemporary thinkers, and exposes students to the fundamental issues of moral philosophy and to the major positions on how to address them.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Specific focus on a selected topic in language and/or literature. Topics vary by instructor. May be repeated with a change of focus.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students earning their Bachelor of Science must also take the following course:
Students earning their B.A. in Communication must take the following courses.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302, Sophomore standing or higher Introduces and examines theoretical approaches to mediated and interpersonal communication useful for everyday living. Cross-listed with LDRS.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or higher; Communication majors and minors must also have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM 3310. An introduction to theories and processes of communication within and by organizations.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or higher, completion of or concurrent enrollment in COMM 3310 (for COMM majors and minors only) Theories and research relating to how people of different cultures communicate, the cultural factors which influence communication styles, and conflicts caused by differences.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or higher, completion of or concurrent enrollment in COMM 3310 (for COMM majors and minors only) Examines the tensions between old media and new in digital culture by surveying theoretical approaches to this relationship. (Formerly “Theories of Web Design”)
Students must take 12 hours of upper division communication courses, plus any other electives needed to equal 120 credits.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or higher, completion of or concurrent enrollment in COMM 3310 (for COMM majors and minors only) Theories and research relating to how people of different cultures communicate, the cultural factors which influence communication styles, and conflicts caused by differences.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on professional leadership competencies in oral discourse; understanding purpose, analyzing audiences, organizing and supporting ideas, developing listening and presentational skills, and utilizing technology appropriately.
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