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Undergraduate Program

Communication Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is ideal for the traditional UNCW student who declares COM as their major.

It is also a great choice for those wishing to double major. It is compact and flexible which makes it ideal for transfer students and those looking to change majors. 

In order to become a Communication Studies major, one must first pass through our gateway courses and declare an interest in our major. A student may declare Pre-Communication Studies (PCOM) major, through mySeaport, after earning a minimum 24 semester credit hours and a grade of "B" or above in COM 105: Introduction to Communication Studies.

A PCOM Major may declare Communication Studies (COM) major, through mySeaport, by earning a grade of "B" or above in COM 200: Research Methods. All UNCW and transfer students are subject to this gateway at the time of application.

Communication Studies B.A.

A versatile major that emphasizes both transferable and specialized skills while learning about various contexts of communication such as interpersonal, organizational, mediated/digital communication and more.
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Undergraduate Curriculum in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)

The Department of Communication Studies offers 200-, 300- and 400-level courses in IMC. IMC is a holistic approach to the areas of public relations, advertising, branding and identity, marketing communication, promotions, direct marketing, event marketing, social media management, and more! For specific questions about the undergraduate IMC curriculum, please contact your advisor or Dr. Persuit at persuitj@uncw.edu. Interested in applying for COM 439: Pier601 Creative, the student-run IMC firm?

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Academic Catalogues

Our undergraduate and graduate catalogues are a valuable resource for prospective and current students, faculty, advisors and staff.

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Department of Communication Studies

Richard K. Olsen, Department Chair

Phone: (910) 962-3448
Fax: (910) 962-7061

comstudies@uncw.edu

226 Leutze Hall
601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403-5933

Alternative Phone: 910.962.7744

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