Bachelor's in Communication Studies

Communication Studies at UNC Greensboro explores how human communication connects people, creates change, and works toward a just world. Students develop practical and theoretical skills in interpersonal, organizational, and ethical communication, preparing them for a wide range of communication‑focused careers. The program also offers strong preparation for graduate study in communication and related fields such as law, business, media studies, and education.

Communication Studies PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Award‑winning faculty recognized by the National Communication Association, Carolinas Communication Association, and N.C. Campus Compact
• Exceptional teaching and mentoring, with faculty earning university‑wide, regional, and national honors
• Student success demonstrated through best‑paper awards at local, regional, and national conferences
• Professional affiliations with leading organizations, including:
  • Carolinas Communication Association
  • International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry
  • National Communication Association
  • Southern States Communication Association
  • National Association of Communication Centers
• Home of the inaugural NCA Center for Communication, Community Collaboration, and Change (CCCC)
• Accelerated BA to MA option for students seeking a faster path to graduate study

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE in Communication Studies

• Learn from engaged, research‑active faculty who emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of communication.
• Take advantage of a flexible curriculum that encourages electives across related fields such as anthropology, media studies, theatre, business, psychology, sociology, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.
• Build professional skills through internships in public relations and marketing, political campaigns, nonprofit and community organizations, government offices, and news media.
• Participate in community engagement and service‑learning projects that connect communication theory with real‑world action.
• Work with faculty on research projects and present your work at professional conferences.

AFTER GRADUATIng with your B.A. in Communication Studies Degree

Graduates of UNCG’s Communication Studies program enter a wide range of communication‑driven careers, using their skills in relationship‑building, advocacy, and strategic messaging across nonprofit, corporate, and community settings. Alumni work in roles spanning public relations, event planning, marketing, project management, and more, and many continue on to graduate study in communication, law, business, media studies, or education.

Recent graduates have worked for a variety of organizations, including the Center for Creative Leadership, VF Corporation, Our State magazine, and N.C. Democratic Party headquarters.

Potential Career Paths

Interested in learning more about potential careers you can get with a Communication Studies background? View our Communication Studies Career Opportunities Guide.