Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications

Bring Your Future Into Focus

Become an In-demand Strategic Communications Professional

Strategic communication graduates are everywhere—they’re writing business proposals, producing podcasts, covering breaking news, and even crafting election campaigns. At Wilson College Online, our Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication degree allows you to customize your education so that you can apply what you’ve learned toward what interests you most—whether that be digital communications, humanities, or business.

Our dedicated faculty and advisors can also help you pick a meaningful minor that supplements the core learning material. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a well-rounded interdisciplinary toolkit in the digital arts and social sciences that makes you in-demand to practically any employer.

Prepare for a Career in Strategic Communications

When you earn your online B.A. in Strategic Communication from Wilson, you’ll be able to personalize your degree and learn things that interest you. However, the program has three pillars in which you’ll study critical concepts, such as:

Familiarity with the field of media studies

The history and development of print and electronic media
Major laws, regulations, theories, and methods of media
Oral and written communication, grammar, syntax, and styles

Proficiency with the field of digital design

Visual communication and design skills and industry best practices
Basic hardware and software used in desktop and mobile publishing
Key concepts and practices of media marketing and advertising

Expertise in the field of strategic communications

Digital networking and messaging systems and information technologies
Key concepts and theories of public relations and marketing
Strategic communications campaign development and evaluation

What Will You Do With Your B.A. in Strategic Communications?

Earning your online B.A. in Strategic Communications opens a wide variety of career options in the field of Media and Communications—which shows a strong growth rate of 6%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some common paths that our graduates can take following graduation include:*

Technical Writer
Median Annual Salary: $78,060

Market Research Analyst
Median Annual Salary: $63,920

Editor
Median Annual Salary: $63,350

Public Relations Specialist
Median Annual Salary: $62,800

Graphic Designer
Median Annual Salary: $50,710

News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist
Median Annual Salary: $48,370

*Salary and job growth data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Tuition and Financial Aid

per credit hour

6-14 credits per semester

Financial assistance and payment plans available

Wilson College Online is committed to making your education as affordable as possible. We’re proud to offer online courses at per credit hour as a private college—which is lower than the national average cost of four-year public universities.

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Personal Learning Environment

Our 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures every student gets the individualized attention they deserve.

Flexible Coursework

Asynchronous coursework allows you to work at your own pace with no set class times—enabling you to earn a degree when and where it makes sense for you.

Attentive Faculty

Our devoted faculty truly care about your success, both in the classroom and beyond. Their virtual door is always open for mentorship, career advice, and academic support.

Regional Recognition

Wilson College provides the opportunity for transformative education, which is why U.S. News named the institution among the Top Performers on Social Mobility in the North.

Ethical Education

Our liberal studies emphasis creates agents of justice who fuel meaningful positive change in society. You’ll learn to put your communications degree toward social good.

Sense of Belonging

Our online programs honor Wilson’s rich history of providing accessible and inclusive education. No matter your background, you belong at Wilson.

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Get Your Degree While You Work

We know you’re more than just a student and you have many responsibilities outside of school. That’s why we offer flexible, asynchronous online courses that allow you to study at your own pace, on your own schedule.

What You Need for Admission

We believe in equitable education and the individuality of every student. Each student has had their own experiences that have led them to Wilson, and those specific experiences should be weighed when a student is applying for admission.

That’s why Wilson College Online reviews every application on a holistic, case-by-case basis, without any steadfast GPA or standardized test score requirements. Every student’s application is assessed solely on their own merits, not against any hardline admission requirements.

Required Documents for First-Time-in-College Applicants

Official high school transcript

Required Documents for Transfer Applicants

Official high school transcript
Official college transcript(s)

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About Wilson College

Initially founded as an all-women’s college in 1869, Wilson College’s mission is to empower students to be confident critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, and agents of justice in their communities. Across all programs and fields of study, the College is fiercely committed to and passionate about providing student-centric education and individualized attention and support to ensure our students succeed.

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