Newhouse Unveils New Online Bachelor’s in Strategic Communications

A new online bachelor’s in strategic communications program expands the Newhouse School’s offerings to students seeking flexibility with their schedule but the renowned academic rigor that comes with a Newhouse undergraduate education.  

Courses in the four-year degree program will be taught online by the same faculty who teach on campus at the nation’s top communications school. Newhouse professors designed the curriculum based on the standards set by the accrediting organization for schools of communications.  

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the Newhouse School to extend our outstanding academic programs to new populations and meet the needs of students also balancing work, family or other obligations,” Dean Mark J. Lodato said. 

“What does not change is our commitment to equip all students—whether online or learning on campus— with the skills they need to write, create and lead in the evolving communications landscape,” he added.  

Strategic communications students will have opportunities to connect and network with Newhouse’s large and loyal alumni network. The bachelor’s in strategic communications diploma will be identical to those earned on campus, carrying the same prestige and recognition as any other undergraduate Newhouse degree. 

Applications for the online bachelor’s in strategic communications program open in August, with three start dates a year to begin coursework. Other highlights:  

• Students will be able transfer up to 60 credits. 

• Each course last eight weeks. 

• The program blends asynchronous and synchronous learning.  

Foundational strategic communications classes will cover topics including digital analytics and multimedia production, as well as trends and technology in media. Graduates will be prepared to pursue careers in fields across the communications spectrum including public relations, corporate affairs and digital media strategy. 

The strategic communications bachelor’s program builds on the success of the Newhouse School’s existing online master’s programs in communications and communications management.  

“The Newhouse School has established a reputation for excellence in educating generations of students for six decades,” said Carolyn Hedges, director of virtual instruction. “The new strategic communications program offers students flexibility to pursue a Newhouse degree at their own pace while having the opportunity to learn from our top-of-class professors and make connections with our successful alumni.”