Online Work and Communities
From video conferencing and virtual offices to social networking and telecommuting, technology is revolutionizing how, when, and where we work. Explore the virtual world of online communication with a concentration in Online Work and Communities. Working with new technologies and modes of communication, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of new approaches for improving collaboration and overcoming distance challenges.
Completion Requirements
- 181 total credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Concentration courses (15 cr.)
- Elective courses (65 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits with at least 45 credits (including specific courses) completed at Walden.
Foundation Course (1 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| WLDN 1000 | Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab | 1 |
Core Courses (50 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| COMM 1002 | Group Presentation and Discussion | 5 |
| COMM 1003 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 5 |
| COMM 1004 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
| COMM 2001 | Essentials of Group and Organizational Communication | 5 |
| ENGL 2002 | Professional Writing for Successful Communication | 5 |
| MEDC 3001 | Communicating Through Media and Technology | 5 |
| COMM 3001 | Communication and Thought | 5 |
| PREL 3001 | Principles of Public Relations | 5 |
| BUSI 3005 | Critical Thinking | 5 |
| COMM 4001 | Intercultural Communication | 5 |
| COMM 1005 | Developing Student Portfolios for Communication (optional) | 1 |
Concentration Courses (15 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CMIS 4204 | Computer-Mediated Communications | 5 |
| CMIS 4501 | Computer-Supported Collaborative Work | 5 |
| CMIS 4502 | Web 2.0 Systems and Applications | 5 |
Elective Courses
Select 13 additional courses to fulfill the elective requirement. Choose courses from either general education courses, B.S. in Communication concentration courses, or courses from any of Walden’s bachelor’s degree programs. Individual course prerequisites apply. These 65 credits of electives are in addition to the 5-credit general education elective.Capstone Course (5 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| COMM 4901 | Communication Capstone Course | 5 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree concentration fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
