Communication and Media Studies
- BA
- Major
- Minor
As media, technology and culture continue to evolve, communication skills remain essential across every industry. Montclair State University’s Communication and Media Studies program, including an online degree completion option, helps you understand how communication shapes audiences, organizations and society.
This interdisciplinary program lets you explore topics such as popular culture, health communication, politics, race and gender while building practical skills in public speaking, journalism, public relations, audio production and film. The curriculum is designed to help you shape a path that fits your interests and career goals.
The online BA in Communication and Media Studies degree-completion option is designed for students with prior college credit, including adult learners, transfer students and working professionals. This flexible format helps you complete your bachelor’s degree while building career-ready communication skills.
Earn Your Bachelor’s in Communication and Media Studies
Whether you are starting your bachelor’s degree on campus or returning to finish your degree online, Montclair’s Communication and Media Studies program gives you the freedom to explore your interests, discover new passions and prepare for a career in a changing media landscape.
Why Choose Montclair’s BA in Communication and Media Studies?
A degree that connects to many career paths
Communication skills are valued in business, health care, education, nonprofit, media, technology, government and community work. The program is intentionally broad so you can explore multiple paths before committing to a single career direction.
Skills you can use right away
You’ll build writing, media, audience, collaboration, and research skills you can apply in coursework, internships, campus experiences and future professional opportunities.
Built for transfer and adult learners
The online degree completion pathway supports students returning to finish a bachelor’s degree, including those with prior college credit, associate degrees or professional experience who need a flexible option.
The College of Communication and Media Difference
Montclair’s College of Communication and Media brings together communicators, creators and scholars across communication, media, journalism, public relations and strategic communication. Students learn through a balance of theory, practice and applied experience, on campus and online.
Find Your Voice. Shape What’s Next.
Career Outcomes for Communication and Media Graduates
A BA in Communication and Media builds adaptable skills in communication, writing, storytelling, research, collaboration and audience engagement that are valued across industries like media, business, nonprofit and public service. Rather than focusing on one job title, this degree prepares you for a range of career paths and future opportunities.
Where You Can Apply These Skills
- Professional and workplace communication
- Writing, editing and content creation
- PR and media relations
- Advertising and audience engagement
- Social media and community management
- HR and employee engagement
- Customer, client or stakeholder communication
- Nonprofit, health care, education or community outreach communication
Student Experience
Hear how Montclair communication and media graduates used the program to discover their interests, strengthen their confidence and prepare for next steps in their careers.
The mentorship program opened the door to incredible opportunities for me, including working as a production assistant with NBC for the Rockefeller Tree Lighting.
Carl Parcesepe
Program: Communication and Media Studies, 2026:
Build the Skills Behind Today’s Most Connected Careers.
Tuition & Financial Aid for Your Bachelor’s Degree
Completing a bachelor’s degree can open new opportunities for advancement, promotion and long-term career mobility. Montclair’s BA in Communication and Media helps students finish their degree while building practical communication and media skills for today’s workplace. We're committed to providing access to academic excellence for all — so your tuition, combined with our supportive community and nationally recognized academics, will give you next-level value you'll feel the moment you enroll.
Financial aid and affordability options
Eligible students may qualify for a range of funding opportunities, including:
- Federal financial aid (FAFSA)
- Scholarships and grants
- Payment plans
- New Jersey state support programs such as the Garden State Guarantee
- Montclair affordability initiatives including the Red Hawk Advantage
Meet Some of Our Communication and Media Faculty
Christopher McKinley
- Professor
Dongdong Yang
- Assistant Professor
Joel Penney
- Associate Professor
Marylou Naumoff
- Assistant Professor
Discover Your Future in Communication and Media.
Questions? We're Here to Help.
If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.
- msuadm@montclair.edu
- 973-655-4444
- Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100
College of Communication and Media
Montclair's College of Communications and Media is a robust community of creative artists, communicators and scholars offering students dynamic fields of study including advertising, animation, sports communication, and social media and public relations.
- 973-655-5214
- Morehead Hall 103