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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