Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Strategic Communication
Promote and Persuade with Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communication
Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with a specialization in strategic communication can help prepare you to pursue a career in communications or move into a communications position in your current job. The faculty members in our School of Communication and the Arts are award-winning and have years of experience. They are ready to share their knowledge and skills with you through interesting and helpful interactive learning strategies.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication degree, you can have the credentials you need to help create effective mobile and online communication plans for your company as well as create integrated marketing communication campaigns that will persuade customers and wow employers.
Courses Included
Here are some of the courses you will take in our Bachelor’s of Science in Strategic Communication:
- STCO 357 – Public Relations and Promotion Tactics
- STCO 367 – Best Practices: Strategic Communication Management
- STCO 372 – Employee and Organizational Communication
These courses can help you prepare for positions of added responsibility or new positions like:
- Brand manager
- Communication specialist
- Content writer
- Digital marketing specialist
What Will You Study in Liberty’s B.S. in Strategic Communication?
- Advertising, digital, and branding promotions
- How to communicate effectively with audiences and build relationships that will bring value to your client or employer
- Persuasive advertising and storytelling
- The application of promotional and public relations techniques to the digital world
Potential Careers for Strategic Communication Graduates
- Advertising manager
- Brand manager
- Communication specialist
- Content writer
- Customer relationship specialist
- Digital marketing specialist
- Promotions coordinator
- Public relations manager
Highlights of Our B.S. in Strategic Communication
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online communication degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
