Program Overview
Learn more about our bachelor's in communication
Prepare to thrive in a growing job market by earning your Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Communication degree online from UHV. Designed to deepen your understanding of the human connection in both professional and personal settings, these 100 percent online programs provide you with the background and skills to be able to communicate clearly and efficiently. You will learn to develop and deliver messages in a multitude of formats to a wide range of audiences.
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experiences, these online programs will prepare you for a future in areas where communication skills are vital. Learn the major theories of organization communication and explore new media as a cultural and technological presence. Hone your ability to navigate an interdependent world where individuals and organizations, who are often geographically and culturally distant, must work together to accomplish shared objectives. Sharpen your writing skills and participate in efficient problem solving. Plus, you can transfer up to 90 credit hours.

Ranked #6 for “Most Affordable Public University in Texas” by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (CollegeForAllTexans.com, 2018)
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Effective communication
- Intercultural perspective
- Technical writing & editing
- Content management
- Social media platforms
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Marketing Specialist
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Communications Specialist
- Copywriter
- Editor
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Tuition
Affordable tuition – $299 per credit hour at UHV
Our B.A. and B.S. in Communication online programs offer affordable, pay-by-the course tuition with all fees included.
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.

UHV online bachelor's in communication programs ranked #3 nationally among the "Top 20 Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees in Communications and Public Relations" by Affordable Schools (AffordableSchools.net, 2019)
Calendar
See below 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.
*Application and all documents must be submitted by this date.
Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
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03/21/2022 | 03/09/2022 | 03/11/2022 | 03/13/2022 | 03/15/2022 |
06/06/2022 | 05/25/2022 | 05/27/2022 | 05/30/2022 | 05/31/2022 |
08/22/2022 | 08/10/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 08/15/2022 | 08/16/2022 |
10/17/2022 | 10/05/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 10/10/2022 | 10/11/2022 |
Admissions
Requirements for the bachelor’s degree 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 online B.A. or B.S. in Communication, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
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Students interested in the B.A. or B.S. 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
- 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) to:
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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
Read about our bachelor’s in communication online courses
To earn the B.A. in Communication or B.S. 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 for B.A.; 43 credit hours for B.S.), Bachelor of Arts Program Requirements (10 credit hours), Bachelor of Science Program Requirements (8 credit hours), Communication Program Requirements (12 credit hours), Upper Division General Requirements (18 credit hours for B.A.; 21 credit hours for B.S.), and Upper Division Communication Electives (12 credit hours), plus any other electives needed to equal 120 credit hours.
This course is waived for transfer students with 30 credit hours or who have taken a similar course from another accredited institution.
UNIV 1300: First Year Seminar
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
ENGL 1301: English Composition I
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.
ENGL 1302: English Composition II
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.
Political Science – 6 credit hours
PSCI 2305: US Government
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.
PSCI 2306: Texas Government
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.
History – 6 credit hours
HIST 1301: U.S. History I
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.
HIST 1302: U.S. History II
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.
Math – 3 credit hours
MATH 1314: College Algebra
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.
Life & Physical Sciences – 6 credit hours from the following
BIOL 1308: Biology I
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.
BIOL 1309: Biology II
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.
BIOL 1322: Human Nutrition
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.
Humanities – 3 credit hours
HUMA 1301: Introduction to Humanities
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.
Creative Arts – 3 credit hours
COMM 1335: Introduction to Radio & TV
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.
Social/Behavioral Science – 3 credit hours
PSYC 2301: Introduction to Psychology
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.
Additional Courses – 6 credit hours
COSC 1301: Technology & Problem Solving
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to technology, algorithmic problem solving and their applications for students in sciences, humanities, social sciences and business.
SPCH 1315: Introduction to Public Speaking
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.
SPAN 1301: Elementary Spanish I
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.
SPAN 1302: Elementary Spanish II
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.
ENGL 3430: Professional Writing
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Study of Professional writing, including correspondence, proposals, research reports, resumes and job letters. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
Students earning their Bachelor of Science must take the following courses.
ENGL 3430: Professional Writing
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Study of Professional writing, including correspondence, proposals, research reports, resumes and job letters. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302
BIOL 1309: Biology II
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.
BIOL 1107: Biology II Lab
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory designed to give hands-on experience and to reinforce basic principles of diversity, ecology, and evolution. Three lab hours each week.
Students earning their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Communication must take the following upper division courses.
PSYC 3315: Statistics for the Social Sciences
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Descriptive and inferential statistics used in the social sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 1314
PSYC 4318: Research Methods for the Social Sciences
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Research design and statistical analyses used in the social sciences. Prerequisites: PSYC 3315
ENGL 3312: Grammar and Rhetoric
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of the structure of English and rhetorical strategies for writing.
HUMA 4322: Ethics
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.
ENGL 4300: Selected Topics/Language & Literature
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.
HIST 4300: Selected Topics in U.S. History
Prerequisite(s): HIST 1301, HIST 1302 or approval of instructor.
Topical courses in U.S. history. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Students earning their Bachelor of Science must also take the following course:
ENGL 3310: Introduction to the Study of Language
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of English language including attitudes, terminology, phonology, morpho-syntactic and lexical structures. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301
Students earning their B.A. or B.S. in Communication must take the following courses.
COMM 3310: Introduction to Communication Theory
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduces and examines theoretical approaches to mediated and interpersonal communication useful for everyday living. Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 and 1302, sophomore standing or higher
COMM 3311: Organizational Communication
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to theories and processes of communication within and by organizations. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher; Communication majors and minors must also have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM 3310
COMM 4314: Intercultural Communication
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Theories and research relating to how people of different cultures communicate, the cultural factors which influence communication styles, and conflicts caused by differences. ENGL 1301 is preferred to be taken before COMM 4314.
COMM 4330: New Media Theory
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Examines the tensions between old media and new in digital culture by surveying theoretical approaches to this relationship. Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher; completion of/Enrollment in COMM 3310
Students must take 12 hours of upper division communication courses, plus any other electives needed to equal 120 credits.
COMM 4313: Communication and Conflict
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to theories and principles of conflict and communication and the role of communication in causing, preventing, mediating, and managing the conflict process.
COMM 3325: Professional Speaking
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.