Communication Major (BA)

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of a Major, Minor, Concentration Declaration Form  or Inter-College Transfer Form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete at least 33 credits from eleven courses including four core courses, three communication electives, three outside electives, and one capstone seminar.

GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for the four core courses.
Pass/fail: Except for the capstone, one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Residency: A minimum of eight courses; including COMM 200, 230, 351, and the capstone; must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course level: At least five courses for the major must be at the 300-level or higher.

Course Requirements