Deepfakes. Chatbots. Search engines. Voice assistants. Every day, AI is changing the ways that we communicate with each other (and, increasingly, how we communicate with computers). Now, you can be at the forefront of using AI and communication to help society. Whether you want to create AI-driven content, improve media literacy for vulnerable populations or develop more effective AI prompts, this unique major lets you prepare for some of the most exciting-and meaningful-careers.
What will I learn?
You’ll start with foundational courses to explore how AI works and its impact. For example, you’ll learn how communication platforms like smartphones and social media have disrupted society, how to use AI ethically, and how computing systems are connected into a digital infrastructure. Then, you’ll take communication courses (including many electives) to study mass media, network effects, research methods, communication practices within organizations and other topics based on your interests. The program culminates with a capstone course involving a real-world challenge for you and your team to solve.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
August 2027
North Campus
Flint Entrance,
Amherst,
Massachusetts,
14260, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
01/10/2026
Start date
January 2027
North Campus
Flint Entrance,
Amherst,
Massachusetts,
14260, United States
If you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school that prepare you to succeed at university. UB uses a 4.0 grading scale, and we expect applicants to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B, or 83 on a 100-point scale.
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