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Strategic Communications Classes and Scheduling

Designed to Meet Demand

The Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications is a fully online, degree-completion program designed to meet the growing and shifting demands for communication and media professionals. Our seven-week classes integrate communication and media skills within a communications management framework.

The strategic communications faculty are also involved in the campus-based degree program. Many have held leadership positions in strategic communications organizations and have practiced in the field. Once you are admitted and have completed new student orientation, you will work closely with your academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan.

Courses are designed to integrate both concepts and practice, ultimately providing you with substantial experiential learning and a portfolio upon completion of the program.

Classes and Scheduling Options

Degree Requirements

The online Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications is a 120-credit program that includes the following:

  • Required Courses – 18 credits.
  • Emphasis Areas – 9 credits. Take at least 9 credits from one of the emphasis areas. You will work with your advisor based on your goals and credit needs to determine which courses you need.
  • STRATCOM courses – 6 credits. Take at least 6 credits from the STRATCOM courses. You will work with your advisor based on your goals and credit needs to determine which courses you need.
  • University Foundations Courses – 37 credits. University Foundations courses are required to earn a bachelor’s degree from Boise State. These foundation courses may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your degree plan at Boise State.
  • Electives – 50 credits to reach 120 total credits.

If you are not planning to transfer credits, the Online Degree Pathway from Boise State Online can help you get started.

Review the following table for details on required courses and upper-division elective options.

Course Type Course Credits
Required Course STRATCOM 300 Introduction to Strategic Communications 3
Required Course STRATCOM 301 Technology for the Workplace 2
Required Course STRATCOM 302 Career Planning 1
Required Course STRATCOM 303 Projects and Campaigns 3
Required Course PRO 332 Writing for Professionals (PREREQ: PRO 304 or passing a writing assessment) 3
Required Course STRATCOM 499 Capstone (FF) 3
Required Course PROJMGT 300 Project Management Fundamentals 3
STRATCOM Course Take at least 6 credits from the following:
STRATCOM 310 Interviewing
STRATCOM 314 Visual Communication
STRATCOM 331 Strategic Communication Case Studies
STRATCOM 333 Community Relations
STRATCOM 400 Crisis Management
STRATCOM 401 Project Management		 18
Emphasis Area Take at least 9 credits from the following:
STRATCOM 311 Multimedia Storytelling (3)
STRATCOM 312 Conflict and Collaboration (3)
STRATCOM 321 Research and Metrics (3)
STRATCOM 410 Media Law (3)
PROJMGT 401 Project Management Documentation
PROJMGT 450 Project Management Specialization (3)
PROJMGT 451 Project Management Practicum (1-6)
PROJMGT 485 Project Management Experiential Learning (1-12)
PROJMGT 493 Internship (1-12)		 9

Course Descriptions

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. STRATCOM 300). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Authorization

Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.

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Communication Management Certificate

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