Earn your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication at Southern New Hampshire University, and open the door to possibility. From journalism, social media, and new media, to professional writing, public relations, and advertising as well as positions far beyond the traditional scope of communication roles earning your online communications degree allows you to strategize and convey your ideas effectively. Throughout the communication degree online program, you can gain the knowledge, competencies, and confidence needed to be successful in a communication industry that's rapidly changing. You'll learn new practices and methodologies from experts while having the chance to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment. At SNHU, you'll work toward your online communication degree over 8-week terms. With 24/7 login access, you'll have the freedom to learn new skills around your own schedule. In addition to being flexible, Southern New Hampshire University is affordable and accredited and we're here to help take you places in your career.

Learn how to:

- Communicate orally, visually, and through the written word

- Analyze and recommend strategies

- Use communication tools to spread your messages

- Think creatively and critically

You can also choose from career-focused concentrations to tailor your program more closely to your goals. Or, if you prefer to acquire a broad skill set, you can choose from a wide range of communication courses. Get a Head Start on Your Master's Another benefit to earning your communications degree online is that you have the option to choose up to 2 graduate-level communication courses and dually apply them to both your bachelor's and master's degrees. SNHU's online master's in communication provides advanced training in areas like public relations and new media.

Courses in our communication degree online program can help you develop and hone your critical thinking, writing, research, and analysis skills. As emerging technology continues to change the way we learn and communicate with each other, effective written and verbal skills will become more important than ever before. The flexibility of SNHU's online communications degree allows you to choose between selecting one of four job-specific concentrations or taking advanced courses in the areas that best serve your career goals. The curriculum in our BA in Communication program - taught by experienced instructors such as Telemundo, NFL, and MLB anchor Humberto Gurmilan - covers a wide range of topics, offering communication theory and industry-specific knowledge you can use to develop your ability to strategize and deliver effective messages.

"I pay more attention to how I communicate," said Cynthia Winston '21. "I need to be truthful, know my audience, be trustworthy and make sure people feel heard." Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to learn from inspiring instructors who not only have real-world experience in the industry - but are also committed to helping you earn your degree."

"Having professors that love what they teach and love to teach is the best way to learn and I feel grateful that I experienced both," said Karen Correll '21.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)