Communication

UMass Amherst

The degree program emphasizes theories of communication and critical thinking. As a Communication major, you'll develop analytical abilities that help you understand how communication works, whether in an argument between friends, a political speech, communication through social media or the web, cross-cultural interactions, or a film or television program.
CIP Code: 09.0100

Undergraduate Bachelors On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Radio and Television Announcers | Reporters and Correspondents | Public Relations Specialists | Editors | Writers and Authors

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.