Undergraduate Programs
BA in
Communication |
BA in Mass Communication
|
BA in Journalism
Minor In Communication
|
Minor in Public Relations
The Department of Communication and
Journalism offers three Bachelor of Arts degrees: a B.A. in
Communication, a B.A. in Journalism, and a B.A. in Mass Communication
within the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
A student must satisfy the degree
requirements for ONE of these majors as well as the
general
education requirements for the University. The Department offers
a minor in Communication and a minor in Public Relations.
Lambda Pi Eta
Student majors in Communication and
Journalism are eligible for membership in the Mu Epsilon chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society. Requirements for student membership
include completion of at least 60 semesters hours, at least 12 semester
hours of department coursework, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0,
a grade point average in the major of at least 3.25, being in the upper
35% of the graduating class, being in good standing in the University,
and displaying commitment to the field of communication and journalism.
Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Awards: Each year the
faculty in Communication and Journalism honor outstanding undergraduate
students with four awards. The names of the students are inscribed on
plaques mounted in the main office (Dunn 420). Each awardee receives a
framed award certificate and a book gift for the University of Maine
bookstore. The awards are presented at the department graduation
reception in May. For a description of the awards and a list of
recipients, please go to the Undergraduate Awards page.
