120
$340
Spring 1 2026 classes start on January 12, 2026
Master the art of oral, written, and digital communication with the online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from LSU Alexandria. Designed to fit your schedule, this flexible program prepares you to communicate clearly and confidently across platforms while building the skills that employers value most. Through courses in interpersonal communication, human relationships, and visual storytelling, you’ll gain the knowledge to solve communication challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful connections in both personal and professional settings.
As an LSUA online student, you’ll also have the opportunity to join live video sessions with instructors and classmates, providing real-time interaction, deeper engagement with course content, and a supportive community of peers.
With a versatile degree that applies to nearly every industry, career possibilities are abundant—whether you’re interested in leading communication strategy, supporting teams in human resources, teaching, pursuing law, or managing workplace relationships, you’ll gain the skills to stand out. No matter where your goals take you, this program provides you with the communication tools to succeed and advance in your career.
This degree also offers two concentrations: General Communications Studies and Communication in Human Relationships.
LSUA is ranked in the Top 30 of Best Online Colleges by Niche.com for 2025.
Learn in a flexible format that is ideal for professionals balancing work and home responsibilities.
LSUA faculty are industry experts, dedicated to providing students a high-quality education and empowering them with the knowledge to succeed.
Receive dedicated coach support from application to graduation.
Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $340
Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $10,200
Total cost with fees: $40,800
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
| General Education | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1001 - English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1002 - English Composition II | 3 |
| General Education Social Science | 6 |
| General Education Mathematics | 6 |
| General Education Biology | 3 |
| General Education Natural Sciences | 6 |
| CMST 1061 to CMST 2060 | 3 |
| General Education History | 6 |
| General Education Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 39 |
| Core Major Courses | Credit Hours |
| CMST 2015 Visual Communication | 3 |
| CMST 2151 Media Writing | 3 |
| CMST 3080 Mass Media Law | 3 |
| CMST 3500 Introduction to Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| CMST 4120 Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 |
| CMST 4160 Persuasive Communication | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
| Concentration Courses | Credit Hours |
| CMST 2010 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST 3100 Small Group Communication and Problem Solving | 3 |
| CMST 3118 Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CMST 4119 Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| CMST 3115 OR CMST 3116 OR CMST 4104 OR CMST 4112 OR CMST 4114 OR CMST 4150 | 3 |
| CMST Elective | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
| Additional Requirements | Credit Hours |
| Foreign Language Electives | 6 |
| English Literature Elective | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Electives | 9 |
| Social Science Electives | 9 |
| Free Electives | 18 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 45 |
*Students must choose one of the two concentrations listed below.
First-Time Freshmen
To be admitted to LSUA as a first-time freshman, you must:
Transfer Students
To transfer to LSUA, you must meet one of the following:
If you do not meet the transfer criteria above, you may still qualify by meeting freshman admission requirements and being in good academic standing at your previous institution.
Students who graduate with an online communication studies degree will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue many different career pathways.
Topics covered in the program include:
General Communication Studies
You’ll explore core areas like strategic communications, human relationships, and visual communication, while gaining hands-on skills in media writing, visual media design and critique, communication research methods, and the dynamics of persuasion and social influence.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from LSUA offers a concentration in Communication in Human Relationships.
This program is designed to sharpen your skills in analyzing communication dynamics and bridging gaps in understanding. You'll gain a deeper insight into the principles of human communication and learn how to navigate complex interactions with clarity and purpose. Graduates emerge equipped to resolve communication challenges, foster strong personal and professional relationships, and thrive in roles such as human resources analyst, strategic communications manager, event planner, lawyer, and more.
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