Major/Minor
5-year Program
Communication Arts Department
The Communication Arts major offers a chance to study new advances in communications technology, understand principles that remain constant, and respond with appropriate messages for an increasingly dynamic media landscape. Through a liberal arts approach, the curriculum aims to develop effective communication talents in print, visuals, speech, and multimedia.

Program Location
Available Majors
- Communication Arts
Through a series of electives, you can design a specialty such as:
- Advertising
- Video and Digital Media
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Corporate Communication
Available Minors
- Communication Arts
Additional Study Options
5-Year Communications Dual-Degree Program: Earn both a BA in Communication Arts and a MA in Contemporary Communications from NDMU in just five years.
http://catalog.ndm.edu/undergraduate-catalog/school-of-arts-and-sciences/communication-arts
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Small class sizes allow for personal attention while discussion-based seminars and studio-based production courses offer a well-rounded learning experience. Internships and portfolio development opportunities provide essential career preparation.

Alum
Micah Castello
Developing My Voice as a Journalist
Alum, NDMU Class of 2018
English, Communication Arts
Notre Dame helped me discover my passion for storytelling through the writing courses I have taken…My experience at NDMU has not only helped me sharpen my writing and communication skills but it has given me the confidence boost I needed to believe in my ability to tell stories. I look forward to traveling to new places, meeting interesting people, feeling the adrenaline rush of a buzzing newsroom, and developing my voice as a journalist. What’s Next for Micah: Graduate Newspaper Fellow in the MA in Magazine, Newspaper, and Online Journalism at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School
Research & Internship Opportunities
A capstone practicum course includes a semester-long professional internship, which greatly increases employability.
Examples of Internships
- The Baltimore Sun
- The Catholic Review
- The Daily Record
- Chase Brexton Health Care
- The Baltimore Film Office
- WYPR Radio
- WIYY 98 Rock
- WJZ TV
Communication Art Careers
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Digital Design
- Video Production
- Publication Editing
- Social Media Coordination
- Web Content Management
Where do NDMU Graduates Work?
Ou graduates are working in diverse fields for employers such as: