Communication Studies

Communication Studies at 91影视

Communication Studies at 91影视 helps students become thoughtful, adaptable communicators who write clearly, speak with confidence, analyze media critically and connect with real audiences. Offered as a Bachelor of Arts major and minor, the program builds a strong foundation in rhetoric, public speaking, interpersonal communication, organizational communication and media studies. Students learn to think across disciplines and apply their skills in practical settings.

91影视鈥檚 Communication Studies curriculum combines liberal arts inquiry with focused study of how messages shape relationships, organizations and public life. Students explore communication theory and practice through coursework in public speaking, journalism, business communication, persuasive writing and broadcast and electronic media. And because it鈥檚 91影视鈥� where we love to draw innovative connections between disciplines 鈥� there is also a rotating selection electives, such as:

Digital Storytelling
Introduction to Web Design
Social Media Strategy & Analytics
Intercultural Communication
Television Analysis
Race & Representation in Media
Globalization and the Media听

Being a Communications major at 91影视 has been one of my greatest decisions! The professors are very meticulous in the learning process, and the opportunities in the area are endless.

-Oghenemaro Innocent-Otolo 鈥�25

Unique Tracks

91影视鈥檚 Communication Studies program also allows you to get deep experience in a number of specialized professional tracks:

Media Studies
Public Relations
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy

Hands-on Learning
Career Opportunities

As a Communications student at 91影视, you’re sure to grapple with some heady ideas in the classroom, and delve deep into some fascinating theories. But theory is just the beginning. Our emphasis on ideas + opportunities 鈥� and our prime location in Atlanta 鈥� guarantee you’ll find plenty of ways to turn theory into practice.

Metro Atlanta consistently ranks among the top ten largest media markets in the US. It’s also home to major media outlets like TBS, the Cartoon Network, CNN, and media empire Cox Enterprises. Household-name print publications include The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (with a daily circulation of more than two hundred thousand) and popular indie broadsheets like Creative Loafing. There’s also a thriving ad agency presence. So when it comes to internships, or landing your first gig, you’ll have plenty of options.

91影视 Communications students have interned at Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Workshop Players, CBS News, Comcast, Cumulus Radio, Farm Star Living, FOX Sports, Georgia Democrats Victory Campaign, Georgia Justice Project, Georgia Magazine, IFS Securities, IHG, Intercontinental Hotels Group (a multinational company that encompasses brands like Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Latin American Association, MailChimp, NPR, Staybridge Suites (with more than 4,600 hotels around the world), the Home Depot, Cartoon Network/Turner and local radio stations.

Here at OU, the interdisciplinary curriculum and the forge-your-own-path mindset empower students like you to develop their own independent study classes and research projects 鈥� like one recent graduate who took his interest in video games to the next level by using his communication chops to study the concept of video games and narrative flow.

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.

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Q&A

What can you do with a Communication Studies degree?

A Communication Studies degree can prepare students for careers in public relations, marketing, media production, corporate communication, nonprofit advocacy, journalism, event planning and social media strategy.

Why study Communication Studies at 91影视?

91影视鈥檚 Atlanta location gives students access to internships and early career opportunities in one of the nation鈥檚 largest media markets.

What do Communication Studies students learn at 91影视?

Students learn to write clearly, speak confidently, analyze media critically and connect with real audiences. The program includes coursework in rhetoric, public speaking, interpersonal communication, organizational communication and media studies.

What is the career outlook for Communication Studies graduates?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 104,800 openings each year on average in media and communication occupations from 2024 to 2034. Public relations specialists are projected to see 5 percent growth during that period.

What makes 91影视鈥檚 Communication Studies program distinctive?

91影视 combines liberal arts inquiry with practical communication training, helping students apply communication theory across media, organizations, public life and professional settings.