Overview

With Franklin’s 60-hour A.S. Communications degree program and 100 percent online classes that you can take at your convenience, you’ll develop an in-demand skill set that spans all phases of marketing across print, digital and social media. Join the Communications program at Franklin University.

At Franklin University, you can earn an online associate degree in Communications in just 24 months, giving you a fast-track path to professional jobs in one of today’s most high-octane fields. And, if you want to go on to earn your bachelor’s degree, this program provides a solid foundation and transferrable credits to help you complete your B.S. Communications degree at Franklin.

With our transfer-friendly communications associate degree, you'll be exposed to new technologies as they relate to interpersonal, organizational and media communications. You’ll also learn vital communication concepts and theories -- as well as how to apply them -- to produce a variety of communication products, including web pages, strategic summaries, case studies, presentations and social media campaigns.

Career Opportunities

Communications Associate

Communications associates assist with planning, developing and delivering messages to both internal and external audiences.

Marketing Coordinator

Marketing coordinators assist in creating, optimizing and delivering messages and information on behalf of advertising, sales and public relations in order to generate product, service or organizational awareness and interest.

Public Relations Specialist

Public relations specialists help create and communicate information to internal stakeholders, the public and the media on relevant topics and issues.

Copywriter

Copywriters create a variety of content, including direct mail, emails, advertisements, press releases and articles in support of marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns.

Interactive Communications Specialist

Interactive communications specialists assist with the planning, implementation, budgeting and resourcing of interactive projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Communication

Theories of Communication

Communication Ethics

Communication in Groups and Teams

Organizational Communication

Intercultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 161 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or
Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation

Tuition Fee

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International

15780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 526 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

15780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 526 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

11940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 398 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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