Bachelor of Arts

The Major in Communication Studies is recommended for students who plan careers or graduate school in communication, journalism, media studies or related areas.

The Department of Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a curriculum that prepares students for a wide variety of career opportunities as well as graduate school.

Our majors have gone on to careers in higher education, sports marketing, journalism, the travel industry, public relations, and social media, just to name a few. Others have completed advanced degrees at institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, West Virginia University, the University of Georgia, Virginia Tech, ETSU, and the University of Virginia.

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public, four-year residential liberal arts college located in the lush mountains of Southwest Virginia. As a COPLAC member institution, UVA Wise is nationally-accredited and has been nationally-ranked among top public liberal art colleges in the U.S.

What makes UVA Wise one of the best public liberal arts colleges in the nation?

• It’s our picturesque campus. UVA Wise sits on an expansive 396-acre campus nestled amid the Appalachian Mountains, where students can experience unique cultural flavor as well as the great outdoors.

• It’s our esteemed academics. While offering a variety of academic degrees, pre-professional programs, and teaching licensures, our top-10 liberal arts college maintains an impressive 13:1 student-faculty ratio.

• It’s our dedication to reducing student debt. Eighty percent of our students receive financial assistance, and 97 percent of our graduates are currently employed or seeking a higher degree.

• It’s our thriving student life. With more than 50 student organizations, spirited NCAA athletic programs, and near-daily campus events, our students have many opportunities to get involved, grow as individuals, and discover their passions.