Online Degree Completion Program in Communication
UK students with 60 completed credit hours who are returning to coursework after a year or students from other programs with 60 completed credit hours. The program may exercise flexibility with these eligibility requirements.
- We host all major courses online asynchronously, so you can work at your own pace and accommodate your schedule
- You receive quality instruction from Kentucky’s premier university with the added flexibility of online learning
- We offer a personalized experience in many communication classes with fewer than 30 students
- You may take classes during the regular 16-week semester and during accelerated 4- and 8-week summer sessions
120 Credit Hours (EXCLUDES: KHP service courses, EXP courses, and remedial courses)
Pre-Major Requirements - 15 Hours
- Composition and Communication I
- Composition and Communication II
- COM 101—Introduction to Communications
- COM 252—Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- COM 249—Mass Media and Mass Culture
Major Requirements - 21 Hours
- COM 351—Introduction to Communication Theory
- 9 hours of COM 325+ coursework
- 9 hours of COM 400+ coursework
Cognate Requirements - 15 hours
- Students can work with their advisor to identify courses at the 300-level or above outside the major that complement coursework
Cognate–15 Hours at 300+ level outside COM major
University and College Requirements
- 120 total credit hours
- UK Core, Graduation Writing
- BA or BS requirements, one statistics course
- 42 hours at the 300+ level
- 2.0 cumulative and major GPA
We host a wide range of major courses offered on a rotating basis so you can tailor your education to your interests. Courses include:
- COM 325 – Introduction to Organizational Communication
- COM 327 – Communication and Sport
- COM 350 – Language and Communication
- COM 351 – Introduction to Communication Theory
- COM 353 – Technology-Mediated Communication and Sport
- COM 449 – Effects of Mass Communication
- COM 471 – Introduction to Health Communication
- COM 482 – Studies in Persuasion
- COM 525 – Advanced Topics in Organizational Communication
- COM 535 – Risk and Crisis Communication
- COM 572 – Health Campaigns and Communities
Our advisers can look at your transcripts to provide a list of courses needed to complete the degree. Non-UK students may view potential transfer credits at https://www.uky.edu/registrar/transfer-equivalency
Estimated time to completion is provided below:
| Students have already completed: | Estimated time to completion (when taking 12 hrs. per semester): |
| 60 hours | 6-7 semesters |
| 75 hours plus basic communication courses | 4-5 semesters |
| 90 hours plus advanced communication courses | 1-3 semesters |
The Undergraduate Online Learning Tuition Rate is the same for resident and non-resident undergraduate students. See https://www.uky.edu/registrar/ for current tuition rates.
You can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information here: https://www.uky.edu/studentaccount/
Contact UK Undergraduate Admissions office: https://www.uky.edu/admission
Contact the program with questions:
State Authorization Disclosure: Per state laws, distance education courses and programs must be legally authorized in a state prior to offering courses or programs to students residing there. Therefore, program availability varies by state. Students should check the UK Out-of-State Educational Activities website to determine if a distance education program at the University of Kentucky is available in their state of residence.
Student Relocation Disclosure: All distance education students should keep in mind that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether that student can continue in the course and/or meet the eligibility requirements of that state. If you plan to move to another state during your program, please contact your program advisor as soon as possible.