Communications Degree

The communications program at University of Michigan – Dearborn prepares the student to enter the fields of advertising, marketing, organizational communication, public relations, publishing, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, public administration, and more. The program focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Program courses include: intercultural communication, speaking and listening, verbal and nonverbal interaction, rhetorical theory and criticism, argumentation and persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer communications degrees.

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University of Michigan – Dearborn (UMD)

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI

UM-Dearborn provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dearborn, Michigan and publically funded. Enrollment at UM-Dearborn exceeds 8,600 per year.

Areas of study available at UM-Dearborn include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at UM-Dearborn. A score within the range of 1120 to 1340 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UM-Dearborn accepts approximately 60% of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, nearly 34% enrolled.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $10,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $23,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

UM-Dearborn participates in sports through the NAIA's Other in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.umd.umich.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Communications Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Michigan – Dearborn has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Radio and Television Announcers

Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Public Address System and Other Announcers

Description

Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public address system and other announcers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations Specialists

Description

Engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).