The Communication Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is located in the American Studies Program. The program offers understanding and expertise in diverse aspects of the Communication field, including mass media analysis and criticism; interpersonal communication; information technology; cultural aspects; politics; psychology; creative and professional writing; art; and theater. Students enroll in the Communication Studies Minor in tandem with their major in another arts, science, or professional discipline.

The Media and Communication Studies Project, involving a partnership between Communication Studies and the Center on Media and Society, promotes the consideration of important issues in media, journalism, and communication studies. Part of its mission is the development of a proposal for a UMass Boston baccalaureate program in Media and Communication Studies.

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