Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication Studies - Media Studies] From Oglethorpe University

In the Communication Studies - Media Studies program at Oglethorpe University - International Study Centre the curriculum includes courses in topics such as public speaking, journalism, business communication, persuasive writing, and broadcast and electronic media.

The program encourages students to understand messages, audiences and media as shaped by social, historical, political, economic and cultural conditions. Students have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in a communication field of their choice through an internship. A leading center for the communications industry, Atlanta provides excellent opportunities for students to explore career options and apply their skills.

Career opportunities

Oglethorpe’s program in Communication Studies is multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary, preparing talented and curious students like you for a wide range of possible careers.

• Pursue a career in corporate or not-for-profit communications, advertising and marketing, journalism, public relations, editing and publishing, or even politics or law (both fields which rely heavily on being a great speaker and talented communicator).

• Build on your mind-expanding experiences at Oglethorpe and enroll in a graduate program in communication, journalism, or law. Some of our recent students are now furthering their education at Columbia Journalism School, DePaul University, Georgia State University, Goldsmiths University of London, University of South Carolina, and more.

• Former CRS grads are now employed at organizations like ABC News, CNN, Georgia House of Representatives, NBA TV, Superior Court of Fulton County, DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, Fulton County Government, KCD Worldwide (an international marketing and PR agency), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), Cumulus Media, IBM, Scoutmob, Turner Broadcasting, and InterContinental Hotels Group.