Univ. of Maryland Univ. College Online, B.A. in Communication Studies

University of Maryland University College,
3501 University Blvd. East,
Adelphi, MD 20783,

Toll Free: (800) 888-UMUC (8682),

The major in communication studies provides students with an appropriate balance of theoretical knowledge and sophisticated, practical communication skills. Students learn how people create and use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The multidisciplinary curriculum covers speech communication, mass communication and new media, journalism, public relations, business writing, and technical writing.