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Explore the opportunities for a career in Communication with our 100% online degree program.

Flexibility and Convenience

Earning your Associate of Arts in Communication degree at Murray State College Online is convenient, flexible, and affordable. With no set class times and no visits to campus, you can log in when it fits your schedule, so you can fit your education into your life, not the other way around.

Learn New Skills

Whether you go on to earn a bachelor’s degree or enter the job market right away, Murray State College Online will give you the skills you need to find success in today’s competitive job market.

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With generous transfer credit policies and low tuition, you can earn your degree at an affordable price and gain the skills and knowledge you need to continue your education or advance in your career. Log in from anywhere when it’s convenient for you.

Program Requirements and Course Details
Associate of Arts in Communication

Murray State College’s online Associate of Arts in Communication helps students gain knowledge of written and verbal communication, media skills, and critical thinking.   This program is designed to prepare students for a Bachelor’s degree in oral communication, mass communication, journalism and related fields.

Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the program may obtain employment in the following roles:

  • Social Media Manager
  • Copywriting and publishing
  • Editorial Assistant
  • Journalism
  • Podcast Producer / Host
  • Radio / Talk Show Host
  • News Anchor / Broadcaster
  • Journalism & Public Relations
  • Editorial Assistance / Copywriter
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Customer Services or Public Information Representative
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Program Coordinator (nonprofit, business, or education)
  • Strategic Communication Support
  • Speech Coach / Public Speaking Trainer
  • Motivational Speaker
  • Public Policy Assistant
  • Political Campaign Staff
  • Legislative Aide

37 credits in general education courses
23 credit hours in program requirement

If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit,
please contact Online Admissions at 580.319.5453 or online@mscok.edu

Associate of Arts in Communication Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Course #Course DescriptionCredit Hours
ENG 1113English Composition I3
ENG 1213English Composition II3
HST 1483US History to the Civil War (or) HST 1493 US History since the Civil War3
GVT 1113American Federal Government3
BIO 1114General Biology (or other lab science course)4
PHS 1114General Physical Science (or other lab science course)4
Humanities (6 credits) – See catalog for a listing of acceptable courses.6
MTH 1413Survey of Math3
PSY 1113Introductory Psychology (or) SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology3
General Education Electives (4–5 credits) — See catalog for a list of courses.
Completed HS computer course If student did not complete a high school computer course, at least one elective or program course must have a CIS or CS prefix
COL 1211Success Strategies1

Program Requirements

Program Core (12 credits)

Course #Course DescriptionCredit Hours
SPC 1113Fundamentals of Speech3
COM 1133Photojournalism3
COM 1233Interpersonal Communication3
BC 2113Business Communication3

Program Electives (11 credits)

Course #Course DescriptionCredit Hours
COM 2073Introduction to Social Media3
COM 2113Writing for Mass Communication3
COM 1153Voice & Diction3
SPA 1114Beginning Spanish I4
SPA 1214Beginning Spanish II4
ENG 2113Technical Report Writing3
ENG 2123Creative Writing3
PSY 2533Social Psychology3
BUS 2763Professional Development3
SOC 2143Cultural Diversities3
CIS 1113Computer Applications3

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