Feb 28, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Strategic Communication, B.A. (Pending Final Approval)


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Students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements, General College of Arts and Sciences requirementsCollege of Arts and Sciences Exploratory requirement, Major Requirements, and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases a minimum of 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

Schedule of Classes


Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

General Education Requirements


In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.

Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundation, Exploration, Integration, Writing, U.S. Diversity and Capstone. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.

Requirements for the liberal arts major in Strategic Communication, B.A.


From the list of required and elective courses students may select an in-person course alternative when available. Additionally, in agreement with a department advisor, students can select an in-person or online COM, JMS, or PR elective course that complements the online program.

To earn the online Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in strategic communication, students must complete a minimum of 40 credits, of which 20 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.

Plus one of the following


Must be completed with a grade of (C) or higher.

2. Capstone requirement - choose one


Must be completed with a grade of (C) or higher.

3. Elective Courses - choose four


*Students must take one department approved diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI] course.

Applicable Minors


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