Online Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts

The Communication Arts Department is committed to providing students with the best possible academic experiences to assist them in achieving their goals and prepare them for the future. Both first-time college students and those returning to school to expand their knowledge will find a large array of opportunities designed to enhance their horizons intellectually, culturally and socially.

This program includes current case study coursework taught by outstanding faculty who will help prepare you for careers in which where leadership and a big-picture perspective are essential to managing change.

The faculty and staff of the Communication Arts Department are invested in the personal and academic growth of every student and we support individual success through quality teaching. We want every graduate to excel in a digital, global age in which communication is vital to success. 

Degree Objectives

Students enrolled in this degree can expect to develop communication skills essential for leadership roles as directors of communication in either the public or private sectors. The degree will emphasize solid theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of:

• Conflict Management

• Organizational Communication

• Leadership Communication

• Interpersonal Communication

• International Business Communication

• Advanced Public Speaking

• Small Group Communication

• Persuasion

• Managerial Communication

• Political Communication

• Social Media

• Gender Communication

• Communication Ethics

• Communication Theory

• Intercultural Communication

Wages & Employment Trends for those in Communications

The bachelor's degree in Communication Arts with a track in Organizational Communication Studies will open doors to jobs in which communication is key to managing change. Employment of advertising, promotions and marketing managers is expected to grow 14 percent through 2020, and employment of public relations specialists is expected to grow 23 percent through 2020 ( Occupational Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Florida Median income:  $97,800  
Florida rate of growth:  +10%  
National Median wages:  $91,800  
National Projected growth:  +16%

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For more information on the B.A. in Communication Arts program please visit the FIU Course Catalog. If you would like to view the specific courses related to the program, please use the breadcrumbs on the Course Catalog to go back and select the “Courses” tab.

For more information on the admissions process and how to apply please visit the FIU Admissions website.

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Led by department chair, Maria Elena Villar, the Communication Arts faculty at FIU represents the diverse nature of communication. With research interests ranging from social media to public debate, to crisis management, to conflict resolution, they bring a wealth of talent to the curriculum.

María Elena Villar is a ssociate professor and chair of the Department of Communication at the School of Communication + Journalism at Florida International University and teaches courses in communication theory, research methods, multicultural communication, and advanced seminars in strategic communications. She holds a doctorate in communications and master’s in public health from the University of Miami, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia University. Her research focuses on culturally competent communication for social and behavioral change, and on strategic communication for diverse audiences.