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Communication and Media Studies

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As media, technology and culture continue to evolve, communication skills remain essential across every industry. ¾«Æ·³ÉÈ˸£ÀûÔÚÏß University’s Communication and Media Studies program, including an online degree completion option, helps you understand how communication shapes audiences, organizations and society.

This interdisciplinary program lets you explore topics such as popular culture, health communication, politics, race and gender while building practical skills in public speaking, journalism, public relations, audio production and film. The curriculum is designed to help you shape a path that fits your interests and career goals.

The online BA in Communication and Media Studies degree-completion option is designed for students with prior college credit, including adult learners, transfer students and working professionals. This flexible format helps you complete your bachelor’s degree while building career-ready communication skills.

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Earn Your Bachelor’s in Communication and Media Studies

Whether you are starting your bachelor’s degree on campus or returning to finish your degree online, Montclair’s Communication and Media Studies program gives you the freedom to explore your interests, discover new passions and prepare for a career in a changing media landscape.

Online Communication and Media Degree Completion

The online BA in Communication and Media is a degree completion pathway for students with prior college credit who want to finish their bachelor’s degree online. You’ll complete your degree through a transfer-friendly path with academic advising and student success coaching, along with access to the online student experience that provides tools and resources to help you stay supported and on track throughout your studies. Montclair Online degree completion programs are available to transfer or returning students with 45 or more earned college credits.

How the Online Program Works

  • 7-week accelerated courses that support steady progress toward completion
  • Fall, spring and summer enrollment for continuous degree completion
  • Predictable course structure that helps you balance school, work and life
  • Structured online collaboration with discussion boards and faculty feedback
  • Optional internship experience for career exploration and applied communication

Sample Online Course Sequence

This sample shows how the program is structured to support steady progress toward completing your communication degree online.

Fall – Session 1 (7 weeks)

Build foundational skills in communication theory and applied writing.
CMST110 Introduction to Communication and Media
CMDA220 Writing for the Media

Fall – Session 2 (7 weeks)

Explore strategic communication and core media concepts.
STCM130 Fundamentals of Public Relations and Advertising
CMST201 Fundamentals of Communication and Media Studies

Spring – Session 1 (7 weeks)

Apply media production skills and gain internship experience.
STCM140 Multimedia Production for Strategic Communication
CMDA 360 Cooperative Education

Spring – Session 2 (7 weeks)

Apply collaborative problem-solving and advanced communication skills.
CMST 373 Collaborative Problem Solving
CMST 405 Understanding Persuasion Campaigns

Summer – Session 1 (7 weeks) and Session 2 (7 weeks)

Become more media-literate.
JOUR 249 Media Ethics and Law
CMST 315 Media Criticism

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Communication Studies Minor

Our 18-credit Communication Studies Minor allows you to develop skills in public speaking, listening, persuasion, relationship-building, nonverbal communication, group dynamics and social and digital media. You’ll be prepared to excel as a communicator in any professional setting.

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Why Choose Montclair’s BA in Communication and Media Studies?

A degree that connects to many career paths
Communication skills are valued in business, health care, education, nonprofit, media, technology, government and community work. The program is intentionally broad so you can explore multiple paths before committing to a single career direction.

Skills you can use right away
You’ll build writing, media, audience, collaboration, and research skills you can apply in coursework, internships, campus experiences and future professional opportunities.

Built for transfer and adult learners
The online degree completion pathway supports students returning to finish a bachelor’s degree, including those with prior college credit, associate degrees or professional experience who need a flexible option.

The College of Communication and Media Difference

Montclair’s College of Communication and Media brings together communicators, creators and scholars across communication, media, journalism, public relations and strategic communication. Students learn through a balance of theory, practice and applied experience, on campus and online.

Find Your Voice. Shape What’s Next.

Career Outcomes for Communication and Media Graduates

A BA in Communication and Media builds adaptable skills in communication, writing, storytelling, research, collaboration and audience engagement that are valued across industries like media, business, nonprofit and public service. Rather than focusing on one job title, this degree prepares you for a range of career paths and future opportunities.

Where You Can Apply These Skills

  • Professional and workplace communication
  • Writing, editing and content creation
  • PR and media relations
  • Advertising and audience engagement
  • Social media and community management
  • HR and employee engagement
  • Customer, client or stakeholder communication
  • Nonprofit, health care, education or community outreach communication

Student Experience

Hear how Montclair communication and media graduates used the program to discover their interests, strengthen their confidence and prepare for next steps in their careers.

“The mentorship program opened the door to incredible opportunities for me, including working as a production assistant with NBC for the Rockefeller Tree Lighting.”

Carl Parcesepe

Program: Communication and Media Studies, 2026

Build the Skills Behind Today’s Most Connected Careers.

Tuition & Financial Aid for Your Bachelor’s Degree

Completing a bachelor’s degree can open new opportunities for advancement, promotion and long-term career mobility. Montclair’s BA in Communication and Media helps students finish their degree while building practical communication and media skills for today’s workplace.
We’re committed to providing access to academic excellence for all — so your tuition, combined with our supportive community and nationally recognized academics, will give you next-level value you’ll feel the moment you enroll.

Financial aid and affordability options

Eligible students may qualify for a range of funding opportunities, including:

  • Federal financial aid (FAFSA)
  • Scholarships and grants
  • Payment plans
  • New Jersey state support programs such as the Garden State Guarantee
  • Montclair affordability initiatives including the Red Hawk Advantage

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Questions? We’re Here to Help.

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Communication and Media

Montclair's College of Communications and Media is a robust community of creative artists, communicators and scholars offering students dynamic fields of study including advertising, animation, sports communication, and social media and public relations.

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