Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with Nonprofit Certificate Online
Prepare to lead change and transform lives while also learning to think strategically, organize fundraisers, write grants, and create cross-platform content campaigns.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online B.S. in Strategic Communication – Nonprofit Certificate program
The B.S. in Strategic Communication with Nonprofit Certificate program enables you to identify, create and implement consistent, cohesive messaging that advances your organization's goals. You will gain the foundational aptitude you need to serve as a respected member of any nonprofit organization, so you can advance in your current career or pivot into the rewarding sector of not-for-profit agencies.
Coursework is 100% online and helps you develop the applied knowledge and best practices essential to thrive in public and nonprofit businesses, as well as in companies that collaborate with altruistic organizations. As part of the certificate’s career-focused curriculum, you will gain experience creating a communications and social media plan for an existing nonprofit while networking and learning from A-State’s network of professionals who currently serve in the not-for-profit arena.
In addition to developing the foundation to lead change and transform lives, you will also help improve communication methods to smooth company workflows. Graduate from this affordable bachelor’s program ready to apply strategies and principles of communication through digital media and other evolving methods of communication to achieve positive results.
Prepare for careers like these:
- Nonprofit agency
- Corporate philanthropy
- Local or state government
- Nonprofit agency
- Corporate philanthropy
- Local or state government
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
- Understand and utilize communication tools to convey messages to an organization’s public constituencies and build relationships with them
- Utilize the components and channels unique to nonprofits to communicate its mission in the marketplace (grant-writing, fundraising, volunteer management)
- Effectively tell not-for-profit and beneficiaries’ stories with dignity
- Understand and utilize communication tools to convey messages to an organization’s public constituencies and build relationships with them
- Utilize the components and channels unique to nonprofits to communicate its mission in the marketplace (grant-writing, fundraising, volunteer management)
- Effectively tell not-for-profit and beneficiaries’ stories with dignity
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Tuition
Financial aid packages are available to those who qualify
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The B.S. in Strategic Communication online 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
A-State online dates and deadlines
Our B.S. in Strategic Communication is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Are you ready to apply? Check our admission requirements first.
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with Nonprofit Certificate online program. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
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.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable 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 answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.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 72401
Courses
A look at the online strategic communications plan for nonprofit curriculum
To earn your Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with Nonprofit Certificate, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 39 credit hours of major courses, and 43 credit hours of electives. 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.
These courses must be taken to complete your degree.
You must complete 43 credit 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 as long as prerequisites are met.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online 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 MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
MDIA 1003 is required
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.
Departmental Requirement (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Course Descriptions