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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.

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 – 24 credits.
  • Upper Division Electives – 6 to 36 credits. Choose at least two upper-division electives. You will work with your advisor based on your goals and credit needs to determine which courses you need.
  • Transfer Credits or Electives – 23 to 53 credits.
  • 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.

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 PRO 300 Introduction to Public Relations 3
Required Course PRO 301 Technology for Professionals 2
Required Course PRO 302 Preparing for the Profession 1
Required Course PRO 303 Public Relations Campaign Strategies 3
Required Course PRO 320 Business and Professional Communication 3
Required Course PRO 322 Media and Social Media Strategies for Professionals 3
Required Course PRO 323 Media Law 3
Required Course PRO 332 Writing for Professionals (PREREQ: PRO 304 or passing a writing assessment) 3
Required Course PRO 499 Capstone 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 304 Professional Writing Basics 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 310 Interviewing 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 311 Multimedia Storytelling 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 312 Conflict and Collaboration 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 313 Public Relations Ethics 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 321 Applied Research for Professionals 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 330 Global Public Relations 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 331 Public Relations Case Studies 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 333 Community Relations 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 400 Crisis Management 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 401 Project Management 3
Upper Division Elective PRO 493 Internship 1-3

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. PRO 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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Media Content Management Certificate

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