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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Online Degree Information

 

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

   
 
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Degree Title:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
College:
University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:

UMUC's Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies provides for the growth of adult learners as expert communicators who can meet the challenges posed by the global workplace and the global presentation of public information. The communication studies major offers a multidisciplinary study of communication that integrates topics in business and technical writing, mass communication, journalism, public relations, and speech communication.

This integrated major encourages thinking across traditional disciplines. Students explore various aspects of workplace communication, including the development of written and oral communication skills and an increasing understanding of human interaction. The major's multidisciplinary approach produces graduates who have the appropriate balance of theoretical background and sophisticated, practical communication skills needed in today's workplace.

 
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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 in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.   (?)
Delivery Format:
Entirely online.   (?)
Educational Level:
Bachelor   (?)
Language:
English
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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Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
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 in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Public Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.
Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.
Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.
Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.
Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.
On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.
Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.
Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.
Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.



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