Is University of Phoenix accredited?

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and its predecessor for more than 40 years.

Online communications courses

Communicating clearly and effectively is important whether you work with a team, manage a department or lead an organization. Our communication courses are designed to help you cultivate skills you need to succeed in nearly any industry — and maintain your competitive edge.

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Frequent start dates

5-6 week courses

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COA Components	Non-degree Single Course
Tuition and Fees¹ Tuition and Fees¹	Tuition and Fees¹ $954
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment Books, course materials, supplies and equipment	Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $141
Transportation Transportation	Transportation $272
Living Expenses² Living Expenses²	Living Expenses²
Food Food	Food $530
Housing³ Housing³	Housing³ $1,024
Dependent care expenses Dependent care expenses	Dependent care expenses $0
Disability related expenses Disability related expenses	Disability related expenses $0
Total COA Total COA	Total COA $2,921

¹The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.

²The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.

³The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.

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Why take communication courses with us?

Fulfill a general education requirement with our online communication courses, pursue online literature or English courses, or take the foreign language courses you need to expand your world view.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800.

Develop key skills 

Learn from courses that can help you develop strong interpersonal communication skills, written and oral communication skills, or the ability to communicate in a different language.

Achieve your goals on your timeline

Our courses are typically 4-6 weeks long, and they’re designed to fit with your schedule.

Get affordable pricing

Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it.

BUILD TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER

Consider a bachelor’s degree

If you like the way these courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward a bachelor’s degree program.

Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Science in Communication

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bachelor degree

Bachelor of Arts in English

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Frequently asked questions

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As a student, you will learn how to apply effective communication skills in a variety of contexts. You’ll also learn how to present information using organizational patterns, rhetorical practices, information literacy skills, and language conventions appropriate for the topic, purpose, and audience. 

Prerequisites are gathered for individual courses to make sure every student enrolled in the course has the foundational knowledge to be successful. To show you meet the required prerequisite for some courses, you simply have to upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. Then you’re good to go.