The online Communication Studies undergraduate degree at Appalachian
Communication is an essential skill, and in today’s ever-changing world, effective communication will significantly impact your career. The Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies program at Appalachian State University provides you with a solid foundation in core principles and practices to help you build the requisite knowledge and skills to plan, deliver and evaluate persuasive communication.
With your enhanced communication skills, you will be suited to provide effective leadership in a wide range of industries, including the business, health care, communication, nonprofit, legal and education sectors.
This program is open to all members of the military (and qualified dependents) who wish to earn a four-year degree from a highly recognized national institution. Evaluation of prior military credit will be provided for all applicants prior to the admissions decision and a process for completion of any missing requirements will be outlined. Non-military applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.
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Degree details
Program information
- Courses offered in eight-week sessions
- 12 hours per semester: Year-round
- Completion time: Six semesters
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(Note: Not all courses listed may be delivered to App State Online students. Refer curriculum questions to the program contact.)
Admission Requirements
The following are criteria required for entry. After admission, you may need additional transfer hours. The hours delivered by Appalachian and your transfer hours must equal 120 hours by the end of the program.
- Transfer Admission to the university
- Minimum of 50 transfer credit hours
Visit our transfer equivalency course search to see how your previous coursework transfers to Appalachian. For your convenience, our Pre-Application Evaluation form (watch our video to learn more) can help you determine if you meet the minimum program entry requirements.
Program Requirements
The following courses must be completed either before entry or while in the program. North Carolina Community College course numbers are listed on the right:
| Appalachian State University Course | NC Community College Equivalent Course |
|---|---|
| COM 2101: Public Speaking | COM 231 |
| COM 2121: Interpersonal Communication or COM 3110: Small Group Communication |
COM 120 or COM 160 |
A minor is required:
| Minor Option | Requirements completed through transfer credit (NC Community College course numbers listed in parenthesis) | Courses delivered by Appalachian State University |
|---|---|---|
| Business (online) |
|
CIS 2050 MGT 3630 MKT 3050 FIN 3010 |
| Sociology (online) |
|
SOC 3550 SOC 3750 SOC 4560 |
Before finishing this program, you must also have met Appalachian’s General Education requirements.