BA in Communication in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Department of Communication provides students with the choice between general Communication Studies or specialized tracks including: Health and Science Communication, Media and Digital Communication, Political Communication and Public Advocacy, or Public Relations. Each specialization has distinct course requirements, and careful planning of your course sequence is essential for successfully completing the COMM major. The program structure includes six core components: Foundations of Communication, Research Methods, Communication and Society (featuring two courses: Leadership and Social Change plus Diversity and Inclusion), Theory and Principles, two Applied courses, and Electives. This major examines the evolution, practices, and impacts of human communication. Students can opt for either the broad Communication Studies path or select from the following focused areas: Health and Science Communication, Media and Digital Communication, Political Communication and Public Advocacy, or Public Relations.