The Department of Communication at UMD strives to provide a comprehensive education with Majors and Minors in Communication and Journalism. Students studying with us can expect to interact with a diverse faculty teaching a wide range of courses that will prepare them for:
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adapting to and influencing different audiences,
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creating and critically analyzing messages,
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becoming keen observers of human nature and human environments,
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communicating ethically by embracing difference and diversity,
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influencing public discourse through their understanding of communication, public affairs and leadership,
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and developing skills in thinking, writing, storytelling, and speaking.