TU in Northeastern Maryland
Towson University in Northeastern Maryland offers transfer students the flexibility to pursue a four-year degree after they complete an associate’s degree at a community college. Located on the grounds of Harford Community College, the building offers state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and educational resources.
TUNE's Spring Information Session is coming up on Wed. April 2nd from 6pm-8pm. Learn more about our 8 programs and connect with a program coordinator from your area of interest!
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TUNE New Student To-Do List
We’ve developed a unique approach to earning your degree AND saving money, all while staying close to home. Through innovative partnerships with Maryland Community Colleges, transfer students in northeastern Maryland are offered the flexibility to pursue a bachelor’s degree after completing an associate’s degree.
One-on-one TUNE Tours are now available!
Tours of Towson University in Northeastern Maryland are now available on select weekdays. Click here to register for a tour of the TUNE facility.
program spotlight
Welcome to the Department of Communication Studies at TU in Northeastern Maryland
Find Your Voice. Shape the Future.
The Department of Communication Studies is home to nearly 400 students exploring the power of communication to inform, inspire, and create change. Our program is built around three dynamic pillars that prepare you for real-world success:
🎤 Advocacy and Public Discourse: Learn how to craft persuasive messages, engage in critical conversations, and advocate for causes you care about — whether in the public sphere, the workplace, or your community.
🌎 Identity and Culture: Discover how communication shapes who we are, how we see others, and how we navigate an increasingly global and diverse society. Explore topics like media representation, intercultural dialogue, and social identity.
💼 Leadership and Organizational Communication: Gain the skills to lead teams, manage conflict, and communicate effectively within professional settings — essential tools for any career path.
Your Future Starts Here
Whether your passion is public speaking, cultural analysis, or organizational leadership, our programs give you the knowledge, skills, and connections to launch your career.
Join the Department of Communication Studies at Towson University Northeastern and discover how communication shapes the world — and how you can shape it, too.
Contact Dr. Audra McMullen - COMM @ TUNE Coordinator at amcmullen@towson.edu
To learn more, visit our Prospective Students page.
TUNE & HCPS partner to meet demands of educator workforce
Partnership will create pathway for paraeducators aiming to become certified teachers
Learn more about the pathway here.
Mark T. Jacobson
Lecturer, College of Science & Mathematics
"Students and faculty could get spoiled here! ... [TUNE is] a very positive learning environment. The Administration and staff are always there for the students."
Contact Information
Towson University in Northeastern Maryland
Location
510 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
Hours
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.