The College of Professional Studies & Lifelong Learning
MSU Billings Online University
Online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Degree Program
Through the MSU Billings Online University, you can earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Degree with Major options in Organizational Communication or Mass Communication fully online. The information below provides an overview of the online courses currently available for fulfilling these degree programs.
All students seeking to complete the B.A. in Communication degree must complete a minimum of 120 credits, including the following:
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Credits |
| Complete the MSU Billings Academic Foundations Requirements |
37 |
| Complete the Communication and Theatre Core Curriculum |
30 |
| Complete a Major Option in Mass or Organizational Communication |
15 |
| Complete a Language Requirement in consultation with an advisor |
14 |
| Complete appropriate elective course credits in consultation with an advisor |
24 |
| Communication & Theatre Core Requirements |
| COMT 210 Group Dynamics |
3 |
| COMT 230 Public Speaking |
3 |
| *COMT 150 Introduction to Theatre and
Performance |
3 |
| COMT 301 Technology for Communication
Majors |
3 |
| COMT 320 Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| COMT 330 Persuasion |
3 |
| COMT 360 Communication Theory |
3 |
| COMT 488 Senior Colloquium in Communication |
3 |
| Communication & Theatre Core Credits |
30 |
| *May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements. |
Mass Communication Option
Take 5 courses from the following with advisor's approval: |
| COMT 222 News Media |
3 |
| COMT 326 New Technology and Communication |
3 |
| COMT 328 Essentials of Video Production |
3 |
| COMT 420 Advertising |
3 |
| COMT 425 Media Effects |
3 |
| COMT 428 Advanced Video Production |
3 |
| Total Mass Communication Option Credits |
15 |
Organizational Communication Option
Required Courses |
| COMT 310 Organizational Communication |
3 |
| COMT 410 Advanced Interpersonal
Communication |
3 |
| COMT 414 Issues in Organizational
Communication |
3 |
| Two electives selected in consultation with advisor |
6 |
| Total Organizational Communication Option |
15 |
Online Language Requirement
Complete 6 cr. in statistical and research methods and 9 cr. of cultural studies for a total of 15 credits, selected in consultation with an advisor.
Online Elective Courses
Complete at least 24 credits of appropriate electives selected in consultation with an advisor.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor when pursuing any of these degree programs to ensure that courses selected will successfully meet all degree requirements and also fulfill the student’s academic interests and goals. For academic advising and course selection assistance, please contact the MSU Billings Online University Advisor at advisor@msubonline.org.
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