The Department of Communication offers BA, MA, minor, and certificate programs designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Our award-winning faculty members combine a passion for teaching with expertise in their field to bring communication issues to life across their classrooms and communities.
The department assesses its success in achieving this mission and its learning outcomes using the National Communication Association’s Learning Outcomes in Communication. The department's Outcomes Assessment Committee (OAC) enables the department to gauge annually how well it is meeting these learning goals. More information
Bachelor of Arts
The Communication major at the University of Colorado Denver has as its focus and mission the development of the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to use communication to create a more civil and humane world. The curriculum was developed to counter the pervasive atmosphere of unrelenting contention and uncivil communication that characterizes the contemporary world.
NEW! BA + MA Program
Starting in Fall 2024, students can earn a BA and MA in Communication in much less time than it would take to earn the degrees separately. For current undergraduate students who want to earn a Master’s in Communication, this new program offers many advantages.
Certificates
Certificates offer students the advantage of earning a credential in a focused field.
We offer certificates in Global & Intercultural Communication, Health Communication, Mediation, and Strategic Communication.
Minor
Knowledge in most professional settings means little unless it can be communicated effectively. That's why so many students opt to pair a COMM minor with degrees in other disciplines.
International College Beijing
International College Beijing (ICB) offers a UC Denver bachelor of arts degree in communication. Courses are taught in English by UC Denver faculty in Beijing.
Online
The Department of Communication offers an array of online classes in order to provide students with scheduling flexibility and hands-on experiences consistent with twenty-first century learning environments.
COMM 8 Week Program
Students have the option of taking complete COMM courses online that have been condensed from 16 weeks to just 8 weeks. Choose from three pathways: Health Communication, Global & Intercultural Studies, or Strategic Communication. Or take a combination of classes for a generalist degree.
Master of Arts
The Master of Arts in Communication is designed to enhance students' intellectual and professional growth through the understanding and practice of effective communication.
CU Succeed
The Department of Communication has worked successfully with CU Succeed for ten years to provide introductory communication courses for CU Succeed Gold and Silver students throughout Colorado. Students take UC Denver courses for both high school and college credit during the school day, on the high school campus.