Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Break through the noise to be heard, be responsive and be a leader. Use communication to engage across cultures and communities, and advocate for positive change.

The undergraduate degree in communication at CMCI teaches students to become strong communicators who have an analytical, transformative mindset that can be applied to any field. Â鶹ÒùÔº gain intellectual and practical skills to understand communication as both a way of seeing how the world works and as a set of tools for changing it. They learn to become adept speakers, writers, readers and listeners who ask thoughtful questions, are media savvy and collaborate to solve problems.

  • Develop communication tools in class that you can apply to the real world
  • Analyze and influence human interaction in work, personal and civic life 
  • Explore how our conversations, symbols and human interactions influence our surrounding cultures

Gain relevant, off-campus experience with internship and career resources from your first semester to your last

130+ renowned organizations employ CMCI graduates, including National Geographic, Rogers & Cowan, Condé Nast, Microsoft, NPR, Uninterrupted and NBC

CMCI is home to several internationally recognized centers and initiatives that provide valuable new research and insight on contemporary issues, including the Center for Communication and Demographic Engagement, and TEDxCU

Be successful.

Our students gain a competitive edge by developing skills that are highly valued in today’s constantly changing professional landscape.

 
$57,880

Median salary of CU Boulder communication students 1–5 years after graduation

 

Communication consulting and training; business and corporate communication; health communication; human resource management; media and entertainment; mediation and negotiation; and sales and marketing are common job opportunities for our graduates

 

Vail Resorts, Houzz, Talentreed, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Denver Public Schools and Wells Fargo employ our graduates

Academic Plan & Requirements

Our undergraduate degree blends the best of a broad, liberal arts education with practical skills that contribute to career and life success. Â鶹ÒùÔº must also complete a secondary area of study outside of the communication major.

This secondary area of study can be met by any of the following: 

  • A minor
  • A second major within CMCI
  • A double degree
  • Any credit-based certificate program of at least 12 credit hours

Community & Involvement

CMCI is a place for community and collaboration. Learn how you can make connections, gain hands-on experience, further your studies and get involved.

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