Online Bachelor's Degree
We offer a fully online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, giving students a flexible and convenient pathway to their degree.
This option is ideal for students who:
- Wish to complete a degree they may have started but not completed
- Are looking to earn a college degree to help advance in their current or future careers
- Have completed an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from an Ohio public community college and wish to transfer those credits toward their Bachelor's degree*
- Are a current Kent State student or a student at another university who needs a remote option to complete their bachelor's degree
The online Communication Studies program is perfect for working professionals or others who wish to earn their college degree, but whose schedules or location make travel to and from campus for in-person classes problematic. can be completed from anywhere in the world in which you have an Internet connection. Plus, for credits earned through this online program are minimal, delivering significant cost savings.
If you're transferring in from an out of state school, check out our tool to see how your completed coursework fills our requirements.
Students who earned an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from any community college in Ohio can seamlessly transfer credits toward their Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
Advising for Transfer Students
Our advisors are here to assist you with virtual one-on-one individual advising appointments and can guide you through the transfer process and provide more information about this online major.
CCI Undergraduate Advising
Introducing KSU Navigate, a new student success platform designed to empower you to achieve your personal goals and academic success. KSU Navigate allows you to schedule and check-in for advising appointments. This new platform replaces the previous undergraduate advising process. KSU Navigate is available to students and staff via browser or the app store (Android and iOS).
Getting started with KSU Navigate is easy.
- Visit the KSU Navigate website to get started.
- Download the Navigate360 Student app from the or the .
- Access KSU Navigate on your mobile device or on a web browser.
- On the kent.edu/ksunavigate website you can learn how to use the app, get answers to frequently asked questions and watch video tutorials to show you how to access and use the app and schedule advising appointments.
To ensure smooth, goal-oriented academic experiences, each CCI undergraduate student is required to complete a 30-minute advising appointment at least once per semester.
If you have a quick question (such as a problem registering for a CCI class) after completing your advising appointment, please select any advisor’s name below to email them. Or call the advising office at 330-672-2131.
- Ellie Hansen – Director of CCI Advising
- Cam Catalfu
- Hannah Jones
- Alex Silverio
- Pyrce Taylor
- Timothy Wince