AU 2024 Year-in-review
Across all of our campuses, we saw Jaguars excel and the university continued to record unprecedented growth in enrollment.
Do you want to make an impact by sharing stories and messages with others? Do you see yourself as an influencer and a voice in the world of tomorrow?
This program from Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences’ Department of Communication prepares students for a variety of exciting pathways.
Whether you want to communicate through writing, media or interpersonal communication, a Communication major from Augusta University gives you an experience like no other — one that opens the door to some of the world’s most exciting careers.
Communication is for you if you consider yourself
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In the Communication program, you’ll take classes in media writing, health communication, digital editing, sports communication, public relations and social media campaigns.
Experience-based Education
Internships allow you to gain real-world experience while building your portfolio.
The required capstone project lets you create a portfolio that will give you a distinct advantage when you enter the job market.
Student-led publications like the Phoenix Magazine and the Bell Ringer student newspaper give you the chance to write, edit, photograph, design and provide video content for respected campus publications. And since some of the staff positions are paid, you can even earn money while you gain experience.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.
Pamplin College’s Center for Social Science Research involves students as active partners in research projects that assist local public and nonprofit agencies improve their effectiveness.
Student publications are an excellent way to find your voice and strengthen your portfolio, and Pamplin College has a wide range to get involved with.
Student clubs and organizations help you “plug in” to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.
Your Future
Communication graduates can step right into jobs in public relations, journalism, television, podcasting, videography and digital media, but the core skills acquired in the program — spoken communication, active listening, presentational speaking, persuasion and writing — are some of the most desirable qualities sought by hiring managers in an even wider range of careers.
Profiles
Learning Like No Other
Tailoring classes to specific careers within the communication field keeps your classroom learning relevant to your career interests.
Student-led publications mentored by faculty provide the practical experience desired by employers.
The capstone project helps you develop a professional portfolio and prepare for the workforce
Across all of our campuses, we saw Jaguars excel and the university continued to record unprecedented growth in enrollment.
"Regardless of how many times you hear 'Congratulations!' or 'We regret to inform you,' wherever you are is where you're meant to be," says Eboni Watts.
“This opportunity allows us to really hone in on our pedagogical skills for international relations," says Craig Albert, PhD.
Since the program began, it has received more than $125,000 in individual and group donations to the HGP university foundation account.