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Degree Title

Bachelor of Arts

Summer A 2025 Start Date:

May 5, 2025

Summer B 2025 Start Date:

June 16, 2025

Overview

In today’s global environment, effective communication skills have a significant impact on career success. No matter what your career goals are, communication is an essential skill. The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a track in Organizational Communication Studies is an in-demand major for those interested in pursuing careers as communication officers in fields such as business, government, non-profit organizations, or education. Students from around the globe and around the corner can earn their degrees through this fully online degree program.

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A Communication Arts degree provides you with a solid foundation in core principles and practices related to business and interpersonal communication, group dynamics, and the art of persuasion. The degree is flexible, affordable, and comprehensive, teaching you important organizational communication skills such as conflict and crisis management, decision-making, and leadership and team building.

The Communication Arts degree is also an excellent foundational degree for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in Law, International Business, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Education, Global and Sociocultural Studies, International/Intercultural Education, as well as a host of other programs.

With FIU Online, you can learn anywhere, anytime. Our interactive technology enables you to watch lectures, get real-time feedback from your instructors and collaborate with classmates on projects. Plus, we provide you with a personal success coach who will provide you with one-on-one guidance every step of the way.

Additionally, the Communication Arts department is home to the Communication Arts Studio, which offers professional online communication coaching in support of our Public Speaking and Business and Professional Communication courses.

  • Why Apply?

    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%

    Source and more information:   O Net OnLine

  • Courses

    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.

  • Admissions

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

  • Tuition

    We’re thrilled that you’re considering online education and want you to know exactly what to expect for tuition and fees. Education is an investment in your future. Use the following student tuition and fees calculator to determine your costs.

  • Top Faculty

    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.

    Maria Elena Villar

    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. 

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120 Credits Required

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235.57 Per Credit Hour (In-State) + Fees

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648.87 Per Credit Hour (Out-of-State) + Fees

* Total tuition and fees are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Fully Online Degree
  • Every online undergraduate student is paired with a success coach
  • Prepare for communication-driven careers in Consulting, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, Public Relations, Advertising, Politics, Government, and Management
  • Become part of an exceptional community and make the most of your education. Join the Honors College.
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