B.A. in Communication Studies – Organizational Communication

Empower Your Future. Master Organizational Communication.

Today’s marketplace is looking for innovators like you. People who can help transform the way organizations think and communicate. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies—Organizational Communication can equip you with the skills needed to produce effective solutions. From media relations and conflict resolution to negotiation and more, you can learn how to build strong relationships and lead an organization to success.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 120+

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DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

Learn effective problem-solving, creative thinking, and decision-making strategies.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

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Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Meet the faculty.

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Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2025). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 13 years in a row (2013-2025).

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Career Opportunities

On completing the B.A. in Communication Studies – Organizational Communication program, you can:

Analyze organizational culture and how leaders can positively influence followers
Understand intercultural communication, emerging technology, meeting dynamics, and more
Cultivate skills in both formal and informal settings that produce trust within an organization

Career Opportunities:

Media/public relations coordinator
Employee publications writer/editor
Special events producer
Corporate relations negotiator
Training and development leader

$63Thousand

Approximate Median Salary for Public Relations Coordinator Glassdoor, 2024

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
COMM 245	Communication Theory	3	Survey of scientific and interpretative approaches to the study, analysis, and explanation of communication within a variety of contexts.
COMM 310	Narrative Concept & Development	3	The creative process from the identification of big ideas and narrative concepts through the crafting of compelling storylines with the subsequent development of production scripts.
COMM 336	Group Communication	3	A study of the skills necessary (problem-solving, creative thinking, decision making) for effective communication in the small group. Course draws on readings and provides group activities such as round-table discussions, lecture forums, symposia, and panels.
COMM 345	Organizational Communication for Professionals	3	Students examine and develop proficiency in the skills necessary to communicate effectively within organizations as well as between organizations and their constituencies. Topics include conflict resolution, developing trust, clear presentation of organizational image, and decision-making in organizations.
COMM 426	Nonverbal Communication	3	Investigates the nature of nonverbal communication as part of the human message system. Students discuss research on the types of cues that are part of the nonverbal system, review some communicative functions allowed by nonverbal cues (e.g., emotional expressions, relational messages, deception, coordination, or interaction), and tie nonverbal communication to language.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

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Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

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Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

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Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

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Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.

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Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$10,470	12 - 18	$20,940

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$698	Under 12	$8,376
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$698	Over 18	$12,564
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$698	N/A	$2,094+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,975	12 - 18	$19,950

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Under 12	$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Over 18	$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$665	N/A	$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

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