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.

Degrees

Advertising

Advertising

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

Entertainment & Media Studies

Entertainment & Media Studies

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

Journalism

Journalism

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

Public Relations

Public Relations

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

Certificates

Double Dawgs

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

The Latest

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

Profiles of Tenacity: Dylan Butcher

Dylan Butcher is an Entertainment and Media Studies major from Columbus, Georgia, set to graduate in May 2025. Dylan is also pursuing a Music Business Certificate, an Entrepreneurship Certificate, and […]

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Research finds interaction and privacy control important when seeing AI doctors

The increase of telehealth medical consultations and AI-generated doctor appointments during COVID-19 ushered in a new way of receiving health care. Four years later, researchers have found a growing acceptance […]

Profiles of Tenacity: Elizabeth Rice

Elizabeth Rice is a senior Journalism major from Cumming, GA, set to graduate in December 2024. She serves as an Investigative Reporter for The Red & Black and a Producer for Grady […]

Understanding fans and cultural dynamics: “Korean Pop Culture beyond Asia”

Korean media has exploded in popularity across the globe in the past decade. “Korean Pop Culture beyond Asia,” edited by Benjamin Min Han, associate professor in Entertainment and Media Studies at […]

Ph.D. Profile – Ja Kyung Seo

Ja Kyung Seo is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations at the University of Georgia. Her research seeks to understand how emerging technologies, including interactive […]

Yarbrough Distinguished Lecture Series: Rodrigo A. Sierra 

The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication welcomed Rodrigo A. Sierra, chief communications officer and senior vice president at the American Medical Association (AMA), who delivered […]

Events

Fall 2024 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Fall 2024 Convocation Celebration will take place on December 12, 2024 in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m.

Fall 2024 Grady Graduation celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on December 12, 2024. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with Dean Davis and others. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.

UGA Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Fall 2024

The UGA Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for Fall 2024 will be on December 13, 2024. Exact time and further details are forthcoming.

Grady College Prospective Student Day

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for high school and transfer students and their guardians to learn more about Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Current UGA students who are interested in applying for Grady College majors are also welcome. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admissions, eligibility requirements and programs of study. This event covers our undergraduate programs only. If you are interested in graduate program information, email anne.hurne@uga.edu. Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

Grady College Prospective Student Day – Virtual

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for high school and transfer students and their guardians to learn more about Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Current UGA students who are interested in applying for Grady College majors are also welcome. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admissions, eligibility requirements and programs of study. This event covers our undergraduate programs only. If you are interested in graduate program information, email anne.hurne@uga.edu. Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

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