Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with an Emphasis in Creative Media Online
Prepare for an exciting range of careers in media, such as social platforms, broadcast news and branded content, with this online bachelor’s in mass communications program designed for creatives.
Program Overview
Thrive as a digital content storyteller with the online creative media degree
The A-State Online Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with an Emphasis in Creative Media degree program prepares you for careers in digital content creation and media production. Whether you’re ready to become a journalist, storyteller in film or television, social media influencer, or corporate communications professional, this flexible program will help you achieve your goals.
Learn how to produce engaging content and craft compelling stories through scriptwriting, video editing, audio production and design aesthetics that connect with audiences. Graduate with experience using leading-edge tools and technologies to create high-quality digital projects for a variety of media outlets—from broadcast to online platforms. Discover how AI, data visualization and analytics are driving content strategy and giving creators a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
As you build a portfolio that showcases your creative and technical skillset, you’ll also study media law, management, ethics and entrepreneurship, and complete a professional practicum experience. Earn your bachelor’s in mass communications faster with A-State and study on your schedule—even if you work full time—with convenient, accelerated courses that are available online 24/7.
In this online bachelor’s in mass communications program, you will:
- Utilize creative critical thinking, concepts, perspectives and theories in the creation, interpretation and evaluation of media messages and practices
- Create media messages tailored to the audience, purpose and context using clear and appropriate forms of writing, tools, technology and research
- Embrace free expression to adapt media messages to diverse and global audiences
- Apply professional ethical principles and practices appropriate for the audience, purpose and context
- Utilize creative critical thinking, concepts, perspectives and theories in the creation, interpretation and evaluation of media messages and practices
- Create media messages tailored to the audience, purpose and context using clear and appropriate forms of writing, tools, technology and research
- Embrace free expression to adapt media messages to diverse and global audiences
- Apply professional ethical principles and practices appropriate for the audience, purpose and context
With a B.S. in Mass Communications – Creative Media degree, you can explore career opportunities that include:
- Multimedia Manager
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Video Producer
- Media Director
- Multimedia Content Producer
- Creative Copywriter
- Multimedia Manager
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Video Producer
- Media Director
- Multimedia Content Producer
- Creative Copywriter
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of undergraduate programs in a convenient online format. You may also be interested in our Certificate in Corporate Media or Certificate in Graphic Communication. Explore our full range of online undergraduate programs.
Tuition
Learn about the online bachelor’s in mass communications tuition
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The online B.S. in Mass Communications – Creative Media degree program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
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The online bachelor’s in mass communications program is flexible and convenient, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/23/26 | 2/23/26 | 3/5/26 | 3/6/26 | 5/1/26 |
| Summer 1 | 5/26/26 | 5/12/26 | 5/12/26 | 5/21/26 | 5/22/26 | 6/26/26 |
| Summer 2 | 6/29/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/25/26 | 6/26/26 | 7/31/26 |
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Admissions
Review the bachelor’s in mass communications program admission guidelines
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the online B.S. in Mass Communications – Creative Media degree program should review and follow the requirements for admission below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
1. When completing the online application, select “100% online student” and then complete all the steps on the online application.
2. Pay a $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
3. Submit all official college transcripts.
4. Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
5. Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096, and we’ll be happy to help.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 7240
Courses
Explore the creative media degree program’s courses
To earn the bachelor’s in mass communications online, you’ll need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 27 credit hours of major courses, 28 credit hours of concentration courses and 27 credit hours of elective courses. You can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Students must take all of the following courses.
Students must take all of the following courses.
You must take 27 hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered so long as prerequisites are met.
You must take the following courses.
First-year course
You must take the following Making Connections course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
First-Year Course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take one of the following or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite
MATH 1023
MATH 1043
STAT 2003
Fine Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
ART 2503
MUS 2503
THEA 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
PHIL 1103
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
Students in this program must take MDIA 1003 and one of HIST 2763, HIST 2773 or POSC 2103, plus one additional from the following for a total of three courses/9 credit hours.
ANTH 2233
ECON 2313
ECON 2323
ECON 2333
GEOG 2613
HIST 1013
HIST 1023
POSC 1003
PSY 2013
SOC 2213
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
BIOL 1003 with BIOL 1001 lab
BIOL 1063 with BIOL 1001 lab
BIO 1503 with BIO 1501 lab
BIO 2013 with BIO 2011 lab
BIO 2103 with BIO 2101 lab
BIO 2203 with BIO 2201 lab
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
CHEM 1013 with CHEM 1011 lab
CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab
GEOL 1003 with GEOL 1001 lab
PHSC 1203 with PHSC 1201 lab
PHYS 1103 with PHYS 1101 lab
PHYS 2034
PHYS 2054
Departmental Requirement (3 hours)
COMS 1203