Earn your bachelor degree in Communication from an established, regionally accredited, private, non-profit institution. Established in 1865 in Ottawa, Kansas, OU offers busy adults the opportunity to earn their degree completely online. The Communication major is designed to help students understand and master the concepts and methods of communication in a wide array of settings. It promotes analysis, synthesis and evaluation of communication contexts and strategies and solutions to achieve, effectively and efficiently, a desired outcome with a specific audience. Students develop critical-thinking skills and an awareness of cultural, social, intergenerational, and political diversity as it relates to communication. The Communication major prepares graduates for a wide range of careers including public relations, marketing, advertising, mass media, technical writing, arts communication, government, business, and law. Degree Requirements
For 145 years, Ottawa University has been preparing individuals for lives of inspired leadership and personal significance. We understand the needs of adult students to balance earning their degree with the other obligations of work and family. Ottawa University is dedicated to providing a quality educational experience that offers you more.