Program Overview
The Department of Communication offers the bachelor of arts degree to prepare graduates for the rapidly changing media and communication worlds of the 21st-century. Students receive a solid foundation in the liberals arts and sciences, as well as training in the skills and knowledge required for success in a wide variety of professions. Students are also given a foundation for success in an ethnically and culturally diverse world.
Graduates work professional fields including print and broadcast journalism, magazine production, public relations, advertising, broadcast production, Web development and design, multi-media production and presentation, corporate communications, media relations, television and film industries, and many, many others.
In addition to completing the university’s general education curriculum, majors complete a 21-hour core of seven courses and select 12 hours in communication electives that allow for focused learning in specific professional areas to complete the 33-hour major. Faculty strive to incorporate relevant ACEJMC Values and Competencies into every course in the curriculum. To find out more about courses, scheduling and other requirements, click here.
Communication majors are required to complete an internship which is designed to give the student practical experience in a professional setting. Faculty members assist in the placement and oversight of interns. Students may intern in local and regional settings including Web and multi-media development, print and broadcast journalism, magazine journalism, television and radio production, corporate communications and agency, corporate and non-profit public relations, advertising agencies and sales.
Graduates work in a variety of professions including print, broadcast and electronic journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcast production, web editing and design, and multi-media production and presentation.
The communication degree at UTC also provides a solid foundation for further study in graduate or professional schools. Graduates have entered the University of Florida, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, University of South Florida, University of Texas, University of Mississippi Law Schools and others.
For a departmental and campus tour, or to get more information about the UTC communication program, please contact Dr. Betsy Alderman, acting head, at Betsy-Alderman@utc.edu or write the Department of Communication, 309 Frist Hall, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403. Phone: 423-425-4400.
