Earn your degree online in Communication Studies. Encompassing Journalism, Business Communication and Speech Communication, a degree in this field will provide you with practical communication skills needed to start a career in Broadcasting, Journalism, Public Relations or even Politics. It's possible to balance your life, career and school through distance learning. Read lectures, complete assignments and participate in online discussions in the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. All you need is a computer and internet access.

Communications Studies is for those with a desire to inform, persuade, entertain and shape the public by communication. Many students choose a concentration such as Broadcast Journalism. Students who graduate in this field usually find work in radio and television stations, cable companies and production companies. Some students will opt to take classes that will introduce them to the basics in radio and television programming, station promotion, advertising sales and management.

Broadcasting journalism is a demanding but exciting career that requires an acute sense of timing, strong speaking skills and an energetic personality that will create a dynamic yet informative radio or television program. Professionals in this field should have the ability to read from scripts and ad-lib in a broadcast quality voice and style. Delivering announcements with good enunciation, rhythm and confidence is also key in smoothly run news program.

If you think you have what it takes to work in Broadcast Journalism, consider e-learning. Online degree programs are equally demanding as the traditional classroom method of learning. You'll "attend" classes via the internet and participate through online discussions. Most programs require that you log on at least five days out of the week and complete assignments within established deadlines. Experienced and respected faculty - most with real world experience - are available for online discussions and further support.