School of Undergraduate Studies – Programs

This conference calls together UMUC faculty members from across disciplines to discuss the ways in which we use and respond to student writing in our courses.

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Related Certificates:

• Workplace Communications
• Workplace Spanish

Communication, Arts, and Humanities

Changing social, political, and technological conditions around the world have placed new demands on today’s workforce. To thrive, you must have a global perspective, be an innovative thinker, understand various cultures, write succinctly, speak clearly, and present ideas effectively. That’s precisely what UMUC’s Communication, Arts, and Humanities programs prepare you to do. Each program helps you develop a variety of skills that are in high demand among employers, including oral and written communication, research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.

Majors:

• Asian Studies *
• Communication Studies
• English
• General Studies **
• History
• Humanities

Minors:

• African American Studies
• Art
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Communication Studies
• English
• History
• Humanities
• Journalism
• Philosophy
• Speech Communication
• Women's Studies

*Not available in all locations. Students should consult an advisor before selecting this major or minor

** Available only to active-duty military personnel and certain others who conform to special stipulations. General studies is not available for a double major.