Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Perfect the art and science of telling the story

Through classroom and hands-on learning, our students develop innovative, multimedia skills and gain a critical understanding for how stories and messages are effectively crafted, shared and understood.

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Degrees

Advertising Three people, including Grady, work around a white poster on a stone surface, creating a mind map about “STORY” with red markers. Various story elements like plot, message, and setting branch out from the center.

Advertising

Enroll in a top-5 nationally ranked program educating future leaders in creative and advertising careers.

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Entertainment & Media Studies

Innovate through skills and conceptual courses for careers in film and television entertainment.

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Journalism

Serve industries and communities through audio, visual and written storytelling in the digital media world.

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Public Relations

Learn essential and versatile skills in traditional and new media for effective communication in the 21st century.

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Certificates

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Double Dawgs

The Double Dawgs program creates programs for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree within a five-year timeframe.

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The Latest

Read the newest headlines, learn about updates and discover events happening at Grady.

Read more about Financial advice for students and young professionals
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Financial advice for students and young professionals

Navigating personal finance can be a daunting task without help. Sarah Hilton, a behavioral financial planning graduate student from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, spoke to Grady students […]

Read more about Spring 2026 graduates recognized during Grady Convocation
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Spring 2026 graduates recognized during Grady Convocation

Grady College graduates were celebrated by family, friends and faculty during Convocation ceremonies in The Classic Center Grand Hall on May 6, 2026. Nearly 550 graduate and undergraduate students were […]

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Profiles of Tenacity: Danielle Zeitlin

Danielle Zeitlin is a fourth-year advertising, political science and international affairs major from Cumming, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2026. Zeitlin is involved in mock trial, student government, Dawg […]

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Profiles of Tenacity: Sophia Kim

Sophia Kim is a third-year Advertising major with a certificate in New Media from Atlanta, Georgia. Kim serves as director of production for Talking Dog Agency, director of client services […]

Read more about Profiles of Tenacity: Courtney Craft
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Profiles of Tenacity: Courtney Craft

Courtney Craft is a third-year Journalism and political science double major with certificates in public affairs communications and news literacy from Dunwoody, Georgia. Craft serves as vice president of the […]

Read more about Caroline Newbern, Blake Witmer to deliver graduation remarks
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Caroline Newbern, Blake Witmer to deliver graduation remarks

Caroline Newbern, a graduating journalism and English double-major from Atlanta, Georgia, has been named senior speaker for the Spring 2026 Grady College Convocation. Grady’s Convocation ceremony will be held at […]

Events

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Grady in LA

We look forward to returning to LA this summer. Join us for a networking reception to welcome our Grady in LA students to the city. Special thanks to David Kramer (ABJ ’90) and UTA for hosting this event.

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Entertainment and Media Studies Summer Academy

Are you interested in careers in the film, television, radio, online, mobile and other new media industries? In this course designed for high school students, participants will be introduced to the exciting entertainment field and what it encompasses.

They will gain valuable skills for conceiving what stories are worth telling while also gaining an understanding of the implications of visual storytelling in society. They will learn the basics of content production, from screenwriting to digital editing. Over the course of the week, they will work on a project to showcase in their portfolios.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/entertainment-and-media-studies-6-8-2026/

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Multimedia Journalism Summer Academy

Do you feel passionate about telling true stories that make the news? Acquire critical tools to become a multi-skilled journalist in this ever-changing digital landscape through this course designed for high school students.

Practice the art of interviewing, multimedia reporting, writing, editing, and producing alongside a professional journalist.

Explore visual journalism and social media storytelling, and work with your instructor to produce a news website.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/multimedia-journalism-6-8-2026/

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Broadcast Journalism Summer Academy

In this Summer Media Academy course designed for high school students, participants will learn to find and tell stories that matter with a focus on developing storytelling skills in audio and visual forms. They’ll consider what makes a story important, how to gather credible information, and how to present it in the most effective way.

Participants will practice and hone technical skills in reporting, videography and video editing as the class works together with the instructors to final project.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/broadcast-journalism-6-15-2026/

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Advertising and Public Relations Summer Academy

Learn how to become a creative problem solver, writer, decision-maker, and persuasive communicator within traditional and new media in this exciting Advertising and Public Relations course designed for high school students.

Explore ways to reach target audiences and effectively communicate your messages to the public, and even design an integrated campaign for a non-profit organization.

For more details, visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth-program/advertising-and-public-relations-6-15-2026/

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Your media career starts here. Choose from four majors: Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism and Public Relations.

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