Communication - Professional Communication (BS)
| Degree: Bachelor of Science | Cost: $285 per credit hour * |
| College of Arts & Letters: Department of Communication & Theatre Arts | Required: 45 credit hours from ODU (120 total) |
| Course Delivery Modes: SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. | Locations: 29 |
Overview
Strong communication skills are a critical component of success in today’s connected, interactive business environments. This program, designed for the career-experienced or returning student, will prepare you for greater managerial positions and opportunities across a wide variety of industries.
Professional Communication students develop skills in:
- Interpersonal and organizational communication
- Professional writing
- Marketing
- Management
- Public Relations
Admissions Requirements
Acceptance into ODU as a degree seeking-student.
Careers In This Field
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Management
- Human Resources
- Training and Development
- Labor Relations
- Writing/Editing
- Office Management
Undergraduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates
| Tuition Classification | Cost per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) | $285 |
| Students living outside of Virginia | $285 |
| * In Virginia but without Virginia domicile | $807 |
Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.
* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.
Curriculum
- 2010-2011 Curriculum Sheet (PDF)
- 2011-2012 Curriculum Sheet (PDF)
All ODU undergraduate distance learning programs are degree completion / transfer programs. Explore Monarch TRANSFERmation to see how courses you've completed may transfer to ODU. To have an advisor review your transcripts, contact your nearest ODU extended classroom site or call 1.800.968.2638.
Locations
Arizona
Virginia
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Central Virginia Community College
- Eastern Shore Community College
- Germanna Community College - Fredericksburg Campus
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- John Tyler Community College
- Lord Fairfax Community College - Fauquier Campus
- Lord Fairfax Community College - Middletown Campus
- Mountain Empire Community College
- Navy Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island
- New River Community College
- ODU Dahlgren
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Peninsula Higher Education Center
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Quantico Marine Corps Base
- Rappahannock Community College - Glenns Campus
- Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
- Southside Virginia Community College - Christanna Campus
- Southside Virginia Community College - J.H. Daniel Campus
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
- Tri-Cities Higher Education Center
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
- Virginia Western Community College
- Wytheville Community College