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Communication Studies - Bachelor's Degree Program (BA)

Earn Your Communication Studies Bachelor Degree at University of Montana

If you are interested in the process of human communication, both verbal and non-verbal messaging, and its impact across business and society, our program will give you the tools to put that interest into practice. In addition to speaking and writing courses, your studies will include rhetorical theory and communication is specific arenas such as technology and environmentalism.

Communication Studies FAQs

  • Students can pursue the general major or specialize in Organizational and Strategic Communication, Interpersonal and Family Communication, or Advocacy and Social Movements.

  • Graduates work in public relations, human resources, sales and marketing, nonprofit advocacy, politics and campaigns, and corporate communication roles.

  • Communication Studies focuses on communication theory, interpersonal and organizational dynamics, and persuasion, while Journalism focuses specifically on news gathering, writing, and media production.

  • Many communication programs encourage or require an internship or applied project; confirm current requirements with the department.

  • Yes, communication studies pairs well with business for corporate communication careers or with political science for advocacy and campaign work.

51

UM students named Udall Scholars since 1992

32.7%

of UM students are the first in their family to attend college

29

UM students have been named Rhodes Scholars

Communication Studies Programs at UM

What Can You Do With a Communication Studies Degree?

Potential careers for communication studies graduates include:

  • Communication specialist
  • Business owner
  • Public relations officer
  • Corporate trainer
  • Writer or editor
  • Sales representative
  • Marketing analyst
  • Event planner
  • Human resources or personnel manager

Communication Studies Curriculum

Our students explore a variety of topics through our flexible program that offers a range of classes, including rhetoircal theory, communication in nonprofit organizations, personal relationships, technology, environmentalism and more.

View all classes for the bachelor’s degree in communication studies.