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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 in Communication degree 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 major in communication?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Feb. 1* | April 15^
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

*Freshman Priority Deadline
^Transfer Priority Deadline

Earning your undergraduate communication degree has never been easier. Our 100% online communication degree program is offered in an asynchronous format. That means you can complete your courses at any hour of the day (or night). If you prefer to take communication courses in-person, you can join us on-campus or mix on-campus and online.

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 also a podcasting studio, VR headsets and other digital tools.

Customized Communications Degree

At UND, you can customize your major in Communication with an area of focus to set you apart.

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

UND also offers a Minor in Communication and Ph.D. in Communication along with a number of online undergraduate certificates focusing on:

Communication Program at UND

  • The UND online communication degree can be 100% online or in a hybrid format. 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.

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

  • Intern at a news agency, broadcast company, advertising firm or beyond.

  • Integrate media and content to communicate persuasively to specific audiences.

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

  • All Communication majors must fulfill an experiential requirement. Most do so through internship.

Communication Careers

94%

UND Communication graduates employed or pursuing graduate degrees

44K

Average annual salary for UND Communication graduates

When You Major in Communication

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

UND Communication Major Alumni

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

Communication Courses You Could Take

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

Top Online Communication Program in the Nation

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 Bachelors by Best Colleges
Best Online Colleges by GradReport

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