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Total Credit Hours
120
Cost Per Credit Hour
$291
Total Credit Hours
120
Cost Per Credit Hour
$291
LSU Alexandria
Master the art of oral, written, and mediated communication as you accelerate your career with the online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a concentration in Communication in Human Relationships from LSU Alexandria. Graduates will develop the ability to solve communication difficulties and build productive relationships, both personal and professional. Additionally, LSUA's online programs provide you the opportunity to synchronously interact with instructors (in real-time) via video conferencing and other technologies in a flexible format that fits your busy schedule. These sessions also allow engagement with course content and build a community among our online students.
This program is designed to grow your ability to analyze communication contexts and solve gaps in communication. This degree helps all students achieve a higher understanding of the principles of human communication, opening the door for numerous careers such as a human resources analyst, public relations manager and event planner.
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the BA in Communication Studies program, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.
Total credit hours for program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour (with fees): $291
Total cost with fees, and the maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $8,730
Total cost with fees, no transfer credits and no financial aid: $34,920
Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Coach for the final program cost.
General Education | Credit Hours |
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ENGL 1001 English Composition | 3 |
ENGL 1002 English Composition II | 3 |
General Education Social Science | 6 |
MATH 1021 College Algebra or MATH 1313 Finite Mathematics | 3 |
MATH 2011 General Statistics | 3 |
General Education Biology | 3 |
General Education Natural Sciences | 6 |
General Education Communication | 3 |
General Education History | 6 |
General Education Fine Arts | 3 |
Total Required Credit Hours | 39 |
Core Major Courses | Credit Hours |
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CMST 2015 Visual Communication | 3 |
CMST 2151 Media Writing | 3 |
CMST 3080 Mass Media Law | 3 |
CMST 3500 Introduction to Communication Research Methods | 3 |
CMST 4120 Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 |
CMST 4160 Persuasive Communication | 3 |
Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
Concentration Courses | Credit Hours |
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CMST 2010 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
CMST 3100 Small Group Communication and Problem Solving | 3 |
CMST 3118 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
CMST 4119 Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
CMST 3115, 3116, 4104, 4112, 4114, or 4150 | 3 |
CMST Elective | 3 |
Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
Additional Requirements | Credit Hours |
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Foreign Language Electives | 6 |
English Literature Elective | 3 |
Humanities or Fine Arts Electives | 9 |
Social Science Electives | 9 |
Free Electives | 18 |
Total Required Credit Hours | 45 |
For university acceptance, first-time freshmen must meet the following criteria:
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
Students who graduate with a degree in online communication studies - human relationships will be prepared to enter many different career paths.
Topics covered in the program include:
LSUA’s online bachelor’s degree in communication in human relationships is a flexible, affordable distance learning program. The unique format provides an opportunity for students to build a community with other online students. Graduates of the program will learn the skills to become an expert in interpersonal communication, opening up the door to several job opportunities.
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