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Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies

Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
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  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Build Relevant Skills in Communication, Ethics, Journalism, & Public Relations 

Learn valuable new skills that may be able to translate to almost any industry by earning a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies at University of Maryland Global Campus. In this unique degree program, you’ll develop crucial writing and communication skills in several career-relevant areas of study. A good fit for working professionals looking to advance in their careers, our online communication studies program may help equip you with valuable new skillsets that you can apply to almost any industry. Learn the basics of ethical communication principles as you analyze a variety of messaging styles in journalism, public relations, digital communication, new media, and more. Our curriculum is designed with input from industry experts and will teach you how to communicate within ethical, legal, and financial parameters. 

This program is also available as a minor.

Total Credits Required: 120

  • Required Major Core Courses: 30
  • Required Major Capstone Course: 3
  • General Education Courses: 41
  • Minor and Elective Courses: 46

Required Major Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, SPCH 100)
    or any SPCH course
  • (3 Credits, COMM 207)
    or any COMM course
  • (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
  • (3 Credits, COMM 300)
  • (3 Credits, COMM 302)
  • (3 Credits, SPCH 324)
  • (3 Credits, JOUR 330)
    or any upper-level JOUR course
  • (3 Credits, COMM 400)
    or any upper-level COMM course
  • (3 Credits, SPCH 470)
    or any upper-level SPCH course
  • (3 Credits, COMM 390)
    or any upper-level COMM course

Required Major Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, COMM 495)

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

Bachelor's General Education Requirements

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Sharpen Skills in Research
Design and employ specific research methods and tools to gather information.
Work in Multiple Media Channel
Integrate multimedia components into print, broadcast, and online formats.
Improve Writing Style
Write news articles in a variety of journalistic styles.
Expand Marketable Skills
Write a comprehensive public relations plan and create targeted messages.
Develop Informative Communication
Create professional written and visual communications for diverse audiences.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Learn to incorporate communication theory and professionalism into your work.

Working full time and taking care of two disabled children is challenging enough, but adding college to that mix - how did they do it? Monique and Dermaine talk about how the high quality and rigor of UMGC's instruction kept them motivated and helped advance their careers.

 

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