Requirements

Requirements for students entering UMass Amherst in Fall 2018 or later

45 credits in Communication

Three of five courses that introduce Subject Areas (9 credits). Many upper-level COMM courses list one of these five introductory courses as a prerequisite:

COMM 118: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication and Culture
COMM 121: Introduction to Media and Culture
COMM 122: Introduction to Media Industries and Institutions
COMM 125: Introduction to Rhetoric and Performance Studies
COMM 140: Introduction to Film Studies

12 credits in courses at the 200-level or above
6 credits in courses at the 300-level or above (for secondary majors: 9 credits at the 300-level or above)
6 credits at the 400-level or above 

9 credits in International/Intercultural courses
These 9 credits can include any combination of foreign language, study abroad, or regional and culture studies courses (drawn from the SBS International and Intercultural Course List). Courses taken for the IIE requirement are distinct from, and must be taken in addition to, your GenEd Global requirements.

For Primary Major Comm:
Junior Year Writing: Comm 375 Writing for Communication
1 of the 300- or 400-level courses must be an Integrative Experience course

Requirements for students entering UMass Amherst prior to Fall 2018

Please contact an advisor to discuss your requirements and degree completion.