Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies

Communication Studies Major

Degree Requirements

The Communication Studies major requires a total of 36 units: 9 units in the lower level core, 15 units in the upper level core and 12 units of electives as listed below.

Transfer Credit Policy

The department will accept up to 15 credits of compatible transfer courses.

Combined Major in Communication Studies and Mass Communication

Students who wish to complete a combined major in Communication Studies and Mass Communication may apply up to 9 units simultaneously toward fulfillment of both majors.

Major/Minor in Communication Studies and Mass Communication

Students who wish to major in Communication Studies and minor in Mass Communication may apply up to 6 units simultaneously toward fulfillment of both major and minor.

Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies
Media Center, Room 114 (map)
Mailing address: 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD 21252
Phone: 410-704-3431
Fax: 410-704-3656

Advising and Program Information: jarmstrong@towson.edu
Webmaster: mccs@towson.edu

At the student-planned Connecting with COMMunity connference in December 2011, Comcast Sports Net broadcaster Brent Harris advised students to write everyday. View the video.