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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (Communication Studies concentration)
Bachelor's in Humanities (Communication Studies)
A Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (Communication Studies concentration) can help to prepare you for employment in the age of smartphones, digital media, and online social interaction.
You'll develop practical communication skills with a broad theoretical understanding, while sharpening your ability to reason, think critically, and solve problems creatively. The humanities degree provides a well-rounded, adaptable education that can help improve your workplace performance and your competitiveness in the job market.
Excelsior offers one of the nation's few all-online humanities degrees, with student-friendly features designed specifically for working adults and nontraditional students. The advantages include:
- Convenient online courses that give you the flexibility to study where and when it fits into your schedule.
- Generous transfer policies that maximize the value of your previous college transcripts and leave you with a shorter path to graduation.
- Academic credit for eligible forms of military and professional education.
- Budget-friendly tuition and fees that make for an affordable humanities degree.
- Outstanding one-on-one academic support from a nationally recognized team of advisors.
Build Your Career With an Online Humanities Degree
Excelsior's online humanities degree program combines on-campus academic quality with the flexibility and convenience of online learning. You'll take courses from standout instructors with years of experience, while working collaboratively with classmates and faculty via Excelsior's advanced interactive portal.
The versatile humanities degree carries value among employers in every sector. It can help you advance your career in a wide range of fields, including business, law, government, journalism, education, and nonprofit work.
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Bachelor of HumanitiesCredit Requirements
BA in Humanities Credit Requirements
Minimum of 120 credits: 60 credits (21 in upper level) in arts and sciences and 60 credits (9 in upper level) in applied professional courses, additional arts and sciences courses or a combination of both. Concentration: minimum of 33 credits, with at least 18 at the upper level including a 3 credit capstone course and a minimum 2.0 GPA required.
Catalog: Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts Catalog
Review degree requirements, learning outcomes, core courses, and more in the School of Liberal Arts Catalog.
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Institutional Accreditation
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Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
All of Excelsior College's academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.