Bachelor of Arts in Communication at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

To earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication, students must complete 36 credit hours in departmental courses, including the required program core courses. Twenty-one of the required 36 credit hours must be taken in courses 300-level or above. Departmental majors should choose a minor in other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences or in another college or unit of the University, such as the College of Fine Arts, the Anderson School of Management, or the College.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Communication & Journalism | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Graduation requirements of the B.A. in either Communication or in Journalism and Mass Communication include: Complete major courses as specified by the department; Earn a grade of "C" (not "C-") or better in each course used to fulfill major requirements; Earn a 2.0 GPA for all coursework in the major; Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at graduation. Departmental Honors Students seeking departmental honors should obtain...

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Communication and Journalism Undergraduate Admission Requirements A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work. Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA. Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA. Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following: Completion of General Education Curriculum: Communication. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Mathematics and Statistics. Completion of General Education Curriculum: Second Language. Completion of Department of Communication and Journalism major admission coursework with grades of "C" or better: Communication: COMM 1115 and one 3-credit hour CJ or COMM course at any level. Journalism and Mass Communication: COMM 1140 and COMM 2135. Admission...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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