BA in Communication in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

As a Communication major at UMass Amherst, you'll cultivate critical thinking skills to analyze how communication functions across various contexts - from personal disagreements and political addresses to digital platforms, intercultural exchanges, and visual media. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences like international study opportunities, domestic exchange programs, and professional internships to prepare you for career success.
Our undergraduate program structures coursework around five key concentrations:
Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication
Popular Culture and Media Analysis
Technology's Impact on Media and Society
Rhetorical and Performance Studies
Cinematic Arts
Skill-building courses span public speaking, various writing disciplines, research methodologies, leadership development through service learning, and video production techniques.

Alumni pursue diverse careers in media, public service, education, corporate and nonprofit sectors, or advance to graduate studies in fields ranging from social sciences to law and educational policy.