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UMUC's Bachelor of Arts 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. It encourages students
to develop written, oral, and visual communication skills;
to apply communication theories to both personal and professional
situations; and to increase their understanding of human interaction.
Students with a major in communication studies are prepared
for a wide variety of careers in areas such as journalism,
public relations, marketing, communication, and professional
writing.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited
high school or have completed the General Educational Development
(GED) exams with a total score of at least 2250 and no individual
score less than 410.
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About University of Maryland University
College
A pioneer in adult and distance learning, University of Maryland
University College (UMUC) offered its first distance education
course 30 years ago. Today, more than 70,000 men and women
on six continents are pursuing their education goals at UMUC.
UMUC offers comprehensive, online student support services
including academic advising, student success programs, library
services, writing assistance, career services and technical
support.
With a simple application process and no SAT, GRE or GMAT
required for most programs, you can get started right away.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified
by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC
is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
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