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Communications Major

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Do you like writing, advertising or public relations? A degree in communication can support careers in everything from advertising to the arts.

Our top-ranked Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication gets you a career central to any job market. You'll gain the teamwork, oral and written communications, and analytical skills employers look for when hiring.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120 (major); 21 (minor)

Why earn a communications major?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 16
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

Earning your undergraduate communication degree has never been easier.

  • Our 100% online communication degree program can be completed at any hour of the day (or night). You never have to come to campus.
  • You also have the option to complete the degree through self-paced, enroll anytime online courses. This allows you to pick up and complete online classes on a schedule that works for you. You do not have to follow an academic calendar.

Customized Communications Major

UND has the largest and most respected communications program in North Dakota. It's popular because you can customize your major with an area of focus to set you apart. Specialize in:

  • Strategic Communication
  • Digital Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Digital Analytics

UND also offers a minor in Communication and Ph.D. in Communication. We also have a number of online undergraduate communication certificates:

On-Campus or Online Communications Degree

  • Our on-campus facilities feature the UND Digital Communication (or DigiComm) lab. It's an innovative space, that allows for flexible classroom shapes. There's a podcasting studio, VR headsets and other digital tools.

  • Gain intercultural experience by studying abroad or earning a specialization in international communication.

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized Degree Map software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

  • We're proud to graduate students who can use various media to communicate persuasively to specific audiences.

  • Communicate with classmates through digital tools, sharing ideas and presenting information.

  • All Communication majors must fulfill an internship. We partner with many new agencies, broadcast companies and advertising firms to ensure you get a quality work experience.

What can I do with a communications degree?

 

11%

Job outlook growth for Public Relations Specialists through 2030

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Public Relations Specialists

141K

Median salary for Advertising, Promotions career

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A Communication degree gives you the strategic communication skills you need for just about any career, including:

  • Advertising
  • Public relations
  • Brand management
  • Print and digital journalism
  • Broadcasting
  • Social media
  • Fundraising
  • Politics
  • Video production

Communications Degree Jobs

Let UND's Career Services help you find a job. Communication alumni from the University of North Dakota have gone on to a variety of successful careers, including:

  • Social Media Manager of the National Hockey League
  • Print and broadcast journalists across the United States
  • Press secretary for the U.S. Department of the Interior
  • Founders of public relations and advertising firms

Communications Major Courses

COMM 200. Writing for New and Traditional Media. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the various styles and forms required to effectively write content for existing and emerging media platforms, including the fundamentals of public relations, advertising, and reporting. F,S,SS.

COMM 305. Audio Production & Broadcasting. 3 Credits.

Investigates audio-related aspects of communication in digital sound production and broadcast dissemination. Beginning with the basic principles of audio, the course examines modern means of capturing, editing, and producing high-quality audio for the web and mobile devices, podcasting, and includes the use of a variety of software packages, plugins, and platforms. F,S.

COMM 310. Media and Diversity. 3 Credits.

Study of minority status within mass media organizations and in media content from historical, contemporary and speculative points of view. F.

COMM 339. Digital Video Production. 3 Credits.

This course offers an introduction to the theory and practice of modern digital video production utilizing a variety of production software techniques, industry best practices, and online/mobile technologies. F,S.

COMM 345. Social Media Strategy. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on scholarly and commercial aspects of social media strategy as a Communicative practice. In particular, course topics include a variety of social media driven outcomes including social activism, constituent engagement, outreach and advocacy, reputation management, analytics and optimization, and enhancing the quality and impact of message transmission in the social online environment. S.

COMM 404. Advertising and Society. 3 Credits.

Examines and evaluates the social, ethical and economic aspects of advertising. Attention is given to appraising the effects of advertising on the consumer and competition. F.

Students in DigiCom Lab

Best Online Communications Degree

UND is regarded as one of the top online institutions in the nation for communication. We rank among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

Best Online Communications Degree by Intelligent
Best Online Colleges by GradReport
Best Online Bachelors by Best Colleges
2021-top-10-communications

Leaders in Communication

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