Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
Learn how to succeed as a professional in today’s media-dominated landscape by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. As a student in this program, you will learn from experienced faculty — most of whom are active in the industry — about how to thrive in a large variety of fields including marketing, public relations, communications, fundraising and more.
Student opportunities
- Take courses in film, media writing, communication theory, creative writing and more
- Learn about trends in media and how to adapt as it evolves
- Build an understanding about the issues facing the media industry and develop meaningful solutions
- Gain marketable skills in both written and oral communication including effective persuasion and argument
- Have the option to take a practicum course in professional audio production and radio, as well as video production
- Complete multiple internships with industry leaders locally and in Atlanta in all communication areas from marketing, film and television, communication consulting, and more
Potential careers
- Public relations specialist
- Entertainment manager
- Social media coordinator
- Content creator
- Event coordinator
- Data analyst
- Legislative assistant
- Scriptwriter
- Recruiter
- Copywriter
- Advertising manager