Earn a BA in Communication Studies
The Communication Studies program at the University of South Carolina Beaufort introduces students to communication as a field of study by presenting, examining, debating and applying various concepts, ideas, forms, theories and methods of analysis and research associated with the discipline. The program's study promotes the communication scholar's inquiry into, appreciation of and application of effective communication.
USCB's baccalaureate in Communication Studies program provides students with opportunities to explore communication contexts including:
- interpersonal
- groups
- organizations
- cultures
- mass media
The program of study incudes coursework about the history and scholarship of the communication studies discipline with practical application during real-world projects. The communication studies major enhances essential communication skills and fosters critical, self-reflective communicators who are effective and successful. The program will prepare graduates both for professional careers related to communication and graduate programs.
Students who earn a degree in Communication Studies find employment opportunities in many settings. The corporate world, media, nonprofit organizations and others demand communication expertise, and today's employers report that strong communication skills are the top ability they seek in job applicants. USCB's bachelor of science in Communication Studies prepares graduates for success in fields including:
- Marketing
- Management
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Politics
- Advocacy
- Broadcasting/Television
- Law
Minor in Communication Studies at USCB
Students who are majoring in other disciplines may choose to minor in Communications Studies. The required courses to complete a minor in Communications Studies
COMM B140 or B230 (3 credits), COMM B190 (3 credits), COMM B201 (3 credits) and 3 additional COMM courses at the 300 level or above. No more than 3 hours of COMM B399 may count toward the minor requirements.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor before declaring a minor
Student Research and Scholarship Day 2023
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Exploring Coaching Communication: An Analysis of Compliance-Gaining Tactics
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Can the strategies the Savannah Bananas used on social media to grow their fanbase
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Montage Palmetto Bluff: Five Star Expectations and Execution
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Stories from "Band of Brothers": A Fantasy Theme Analysis
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To Tell a Vision: An Interpretive Analysis of Pursuing a Career in Screenwriting
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On the Other Side of Addiction: Family System Recalibration in Recovery
Alexis Herc and Dr. Jayne Violette
How NFL Players Used Twitter During Covid: Uses and Gratifications
Roman Padgett II and Dr. Jayne Violette
Women and the Criticism in Media Arts
Whisper Brown and Dr. Caroline E. Sawyer
Sports Injuries in Female Athletes
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Red, Hvitt, Blue: Understanding Communication Cultural Barriers in Soccer for Scandinavian
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