Overview

Our Communication program at The University of New Mexico helps to prepare students for a variety of careers including: sales, positions in organizations emphasizing internal communication, organizational training, management, human resources, etc. (basically any career that involves or emphasizes communication).
Students who are seeking an advanced degree in communication can also benefit from a focus in organizational communication. Students work in an area of study suitable to their interests and goals.

The department offers coursework in the following areas:

Critical Studies in Mass Media - This is part of the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media program. Please see the IFDM advisor for an application. Classes in C&J are the same as Media Studies.
Environmental Communication - The study of communication as it relates to human perceptions of, and actions toward, nature. Examines ways communication not only reflects but also helps construct particular human relations with/in the environment; how cultural, social, political, and economic contexts and interests help shape environmental communication; and how students might envision and enact sustainable and restorative ways forward.
Intercultural Communication - The study of the relationship between communication and culture. Issues related to understanding the challenges inherent in intercultural communication and resources available for dealing with those challenges in mutually productive ways. Attention is given to both local and international cultures.
Interpersonal Communication - The study of the dynamics of interaction and relationships between individuals and in small groups, as well as the study of communication behaviors in dyads and their impact on personal relationships.
Media Studies - The study of the principles and theories of mass communication systems in the United States.
Organizational Communication - The study of the collective and interactive process of gathering and interpreting messages. Communication is the process of organizing; that is, communication makes it possible to organize information and coordinate activities. The study of organizational communication includes such communicative processes as conflict, leadership, technology, networks, group interaction, and decision-making.
Public Communication - The study of principles and frameworks that explain communication options and strategies, such as argumentation and persuasion.

Programme Structure

Courses Included

Public Speaking

Communication for Teachers

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group Communication

Media Theories

Multimedia and Visual Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

Accepting students on a rolling basis, but ideally you should start your application about 10-12 months before the term your plan to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Policy Public Relations View 321 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your submitted application.
Official high school transcripts (and college transcripts if applicable).
An application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Curriculum
Grade Point Average
Standardized scores (ACT or SAT) are not required to be considered for admission but may be helpful in some cases

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34594 USD / year

≈ 34594 USD / year
Out-of-State

34594 USD / year

≈ 34594 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11445 USD / year

≈ 11445 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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The department offers coursework in the following areas:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albuquerque

Funding

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