Overview

The Department of Communication and the College of Information Studies have worked together to create a plan for students who wish to double major in Communication and Information Science. This course of study gives students the technical and communication skills necessary to be successful in an increasingly data driven world. See below for the plan of study.

Specialisations

The Communication major at University of Maryland offers students the option to pursue Communication Studies or select from one of the following specializations:

Health and Science Communication

Examines how health, risk, and science-related issues are communicated by individuals, groups, cultures, and media with particular attention given to effects of messages on public opinion and human behavior.

Course topics include:
Health Communication Theory and Practice
Health and Media Campaigns
Risk Communication
Crisis Communication
Science Communication

Media and Digital Communication

Examines how messages are produced and disseminated to audiences by traditional media (i.e., television and newspapers) and emerging new digital media.

Course topics include:

Media History and Criticism
Black Discourse and Digital Society
Technology and Digital Culture
Media Effects
Media Campaigns
Digital Media and Message Production
Digital Media and Advocacy

Political Communication and Public Advocacy

Examines how political messages are communicated in political settings including governmental institutions (international, national, state, and local levels) non-governmental organizations (NGOs and community groups), and activist groups (social movements).

Course topics include:

Political Communication
Politics, Media and Digital Culture
Public Deliberation and Political Advocacy
Protest Rhetoric
Public Address and Historical Research
Rhetoric of Black America
Speech Writing
Political Advertising

Public Relations

Examines how messages are strategically managed to build and maintain relationships with groups that enhance organizational success, shape public opinion, and promote corporate social responsibility.

Course topics include:

Public Relations Management
PR Writing and Editing
PR Campaigns
Public Relations Research
Communication Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility
New Media Engagement

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Relations Management

PR Writing and Editing

Public Address and Historical Research

Rhetoric of Black America

Media Effects

Media Campaigns

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Two letters of recommendation

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Official standardized test scores (optional)

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

39464 USD / year

≈ 39464 USD / year
Out-of-State

39464 USD / year

≈ 39464 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10088 USD / year

≈ 10088 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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Overview

Specialisations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Funding

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