National University Arts and Humanities 33 courses 120 total credits
Earn your BA in Communication online at NU. Our 4-week courses and expert faculty will get you career-ready for media and PR roles.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Effective College English | 3.0 |
| COM 103 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| COM 300 | Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| COM 305 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 |
| COM 310 | Communication Theory | 3.0 |
| COM 315 | Communication Research Methods | 3.0 |
| COM 334 | Persuasion | 3.0 |
| COM 344 | Organizational Communication | 3.0 |
| COM 394 | Strategic Writing | 3.0 |
| COM 400 | Mediated Messaging | 3.0 |
| COM 499 | Communication Program Capstone | 3.0 |
Concentration in Creative Communication
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Effective College English | 3.0 |
| ENG 150 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3.0 |
| ENG 201 | Fiction Writing I | 3.0 |
| ENG 202 | Poetry Writing I | 3.0 |
| ENG 240 | Advanced Composition | 3.0 |
| MUL 201 | Intro to Graphic Design | 3.0 |
| MUL 203 | Intro to Visual Storytelling | 3.0 |
| COM 402 | Communication Technologies | 3.0 |
| ENG 301 | Fiction Writing II | 3.0 |
| ENG 302 | Poetry Writing II | 3.0 |
| ENG 315 | Prose Style | 3.0 |
| ENG 334A | Technical Writing | 3.0 |
| ENG 367 | Editing | 3.0 |
| ENG 368 | Writing Technologies | 3.0 |
| ENG 369 | Storytelling for Leadership | 3.0 |
| ENG 375 | Nature Writing | 3.0 |
| MUL 345 | Applied Web Design | 3.0 |
| MUL 365 | Digital Video Editing | 3.0 |
| MUL 390 | User Interface Design | 3.0 |
Concentration in Strategic Communication
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 404 | Media Management | 3.0 |
| COM 441 | Communication Strategies | 3.0 |
| COM 442 | Communication Campaigns | 3.0 |
| COM 443 | Interactive & Mobile Campaigns | 3.0 |
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