Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies
Communication Studies
Bachelor of ArtsAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
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Prepare for a career in the ever-growing media landscape.
Earn a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from UMGC and build a firm base of knowledge to boost your career in a variety of communication sectors. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, combines theories with real-world applications and practical skills to help you better convey information to a variety of populations. Whether you’re interested in journalism, public relations, business, or digital communication, this degree will help you master communication within ethical, legal, and financial parameters.
This program is also available as a minor.
- Courses
- Requirements
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Courses: 33
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
- General Education Courses: 41
Required Major 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 - (3 Credits, COMM 495)
Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may require you to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Consult an advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. See information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues).
Research and Computer Literacy Courses
- (3 Credits, PACE 111M)
or (3 Credits, PACE 111C)
or other PACE 111 course (to be taken in first 6 credits) - (1 Credit, LIBS 150)
or (1 Credit, CAPL 398A)
or other general elective - (3 Credits, IFSM 201)
Communications Courses
- (3 Credits, WRTG 111)
or (3 Credits, WRTG 291)
or other writing course - (3 Credits, WRTG 112)
- (3 Credits, COMM 202)
or other communication, writing, or speech course - (3 Credits, WRTG 391)
or other advanced upper-level writing course
Math Course
- (3 Credits, MATH 105)
or other approved math or statistics course
Arts and Humanities Courses
- (3 Credits, HIST 142)
or (3 Credits, HIST 157)
or other arts and humanities course - (3 Credits, ARTH 204)
or foreign language course or other arts and humanities course
Behavioral and Social Science Courses
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
or (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
or other behavioral and social science course - (3 Credits, GVPT 170)
or other behavioral and social science course
Biological and Physical Sciences Courses
- (3 Credits, BIOL 101)
and (1 Credit, BIOL 102)
or other paired science lecture and laboratory courses - (3 Credits, NUTR 100)
or (3 Credits, BIOL 160)
or other science lecture course
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Courses: 33
- Minor and Elective Courses: 46
- General Education Courses: 41
Required Major 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 - (3 Credits, COMM 495)
Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may require you to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Consult an advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. See information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues).
Research and Computer Literacy Courses
- (3 Credits, PACE 111M)
or (3 Credits, PACE 111C)
or other PACE 111 course (to be taken in first 6 credits) - (1 Credit, LIBS 150)
or (1 Credit, CAPL 398A)
or other general elective - (3 Credits, IFSM 201)
Communications Courses
- (3 Credits, WRTG 111)
or (3 Credits, WRTG 291)
or other writing course - (3 Credits, WRTG 112)
- (3 Credits, COMM 202)
or other communication, writing, or speech course - (3 Credits, WRTG 391)
or other advanced upper-level writing course
Math Course
- (3 Credits, MATH 105)
or other approved math or statistics course
Arts and Humanities Courses
- (3 Credits, HIST 142)
or (3 Credits, HIST 157)
or other arts and humanities course - (3 Credits, ARTH 204)
or foreign language course or other arts and humanities course
Behavioral and Social Science Courses
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
or (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
or other behavioral and social science course - (3 Credits, GVPT 170)
or other behavioral and social science course
Biological and Physical Sciences Courses
- (3 Credits, BIOL 101)
and (1 Credit, BIOL 102)
or other paired science lecture and laboratory courses - (3 Credits, NUTR 100)
or (3 Credits, BIOL 160)
or other science lecture course
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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