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ONLINE LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES DEGREES IN COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA

Interested in pursuing a career in communications? These accredited universities and colleges offer online degree programs in communication studies, business communication, and communication arts.

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The Internet has revolutionized worldwide communications, opening up a market for skilled professionals who can navigate the sophisticated and often complex flow of information available in today's workplace. Many professionals now spend much of their day communicating, be that online or by phone or video, and companies and organizations hire people skilled in managing information to control the daily influx and sending out of information.

Business communications professionals need a broad range of skills outside of technical expertise. These professionals often must understand cross-culture communication, as many companies communicate regularly with people in other cultures and countries. They must be able to express themselves clearly, both in speaking and writing, and know how to work with small groups and large groups and in one-on-one situations.

Businesses often look for communications specialists with a liberal arts background, and many communications degree programs allow students to specialize their coursework. Communications students who want to work in a particular field can take introductory classes in engineering, computers, and biotechnology. Specific business communication courses can include negotiation, dispute resolution, and multicultural diversity. Professional accreditation can be earned from the International Association of Business Communicators.

The market for communications jobs is expected to grow 18% between 2002 and 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average salary for communications jobs is about $45,000, according to a 2004 Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

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Kaplan University

Advanced Start B.S. in Communication
ASIS/Communication
B.S. in Communication
B.S. in Communication/Organizational Communication
B.S. in Communication/Technical Writing

Kaplan University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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University of Maryland University College

Bachelors in Communication Studies
A major in communication studies provides for the growth of adult learners as expert communicators who can meet the challenges posed by the global workplace and the global presentation of public information. The major's cross-disciplinary approach produces graduates who have the appropriate balance of theoretical background and sophisticated, practical communication skills needed in today's workplace and public information environments. Within the communication studies major, students may choose general study or a more structured track in business communication, journalism, speech communication, or technical communication.

University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Bellevue University

BS in Corporate Communications

Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Liberty University

MA in Human Services - Communication Studies

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University of Phoenix

BS in Communication

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Kaplan University

Advanced Start B.S. in Communication
ASIS/Communication
B.S. in Communication
B.S. in Communication/Organizational Communication
B.S. in Communication/Technical Writing

University of Maryland University College

Bachelors in Communication Studies

Bellevue University

BS in Corporate Communications

Liberty University

MA in Human Services - Communication Studies

University of Phoenix

BS in Communication

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