July 2, 2026 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Partially Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Thursday, July 2, 2026, due to the extreme heat condition taxing campus systems. Majority of the campus will be closed, and all campus activities are canceled except for the Nike Tennis Camp and 2026 Summer SURI Forum and Workshops. All buildings except the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Student Center and residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

Communications Major

Program Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism, media management, print journalism or public relations, students must successfully complete 120 semester hours, including 12-15 hours in core communications course and 47 hours in electives. Majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required communications courses, as well as all courses in the student’s chosen concentration. Students who wish to earn a BA degree are required to complete 12 semester hours in a foreign language in addition to other requirements.