Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

The degree requires 120 total hours and is structured to develop written and verbal communication across contexts. University requirements total 56 hours (including 9–15 hours in Bible) and the major comprises 64 hours (with up to 22 hours available for electives). The online bachelor divides into a 24-credit-hour core, an 18-credit-hour concentration, and 25 credit hours of electives.

• Core topics: organizational, interpersonal, intercultural, persuasive communication; crisis management; leadership; human resources applications; small groups and problem-solving.
• Example coursework: Persuasion; Crisis Management; Intercultural Communication; Executing Organizational Change.
• Concentration—Organizational Change: prepares students in decision-making, leadership, moving employees through resistance to change, and consulting with businesses on change initiatives.

Entry requirements

No specific admissions criteria are listed on this page. Prospective applicants should consult Abilene Christian University’s admissions office or the program web page for detailed requirements and application deadlines.

Career prospects

Graduates are positioned for roles that rely on persuasive and organizational communication skills. Common job titles listed include:

• Marketing Manager
• Social Media Manager
• Public Relations Specialist
• Communications Coordinator
• Change Management Specialist
• Non-profit Director
• Training and Development Manager

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page highlights a Locked-In Tuition option that guarantees the same undergraduate tuition rate for the duration of the degree. The published cost detail on the page shows $395 per credit hour and a $310 resource fee per term; students should review ACU’s financial aid and scholarship resources for additional funding opportunities.