Overview

As a student you will receive a solid foundation in the liberals arts and sciences, as well as training in the skills and knowledge required for success in a wide variety of professions. You are also given a foundation for success in an ethnically and culturally diverse world.

Graduates of the Communication program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga work in a variety of professions including journalism, public relations, advertising, video and film production, publication and web design, and audio production. The communication degree at UTC also provides a solid foundation for further study in graduate or professional schools..

Student Learning Outcomes

Tell different types of stories.

Present images and information effectively and creatively, using appropriate tools and technologies.
Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve.
Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness.
Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.

Use research to solve problems.

Apply critical thinking skills in conducting research and evaluating information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work.

Effectively and correctly apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.

Explore culture through media.

Demonstrate an understanding of the multicultural history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications.

Demonstrate culturally proficient communication that empowers those traditionally disenfranchised in society, especially as grounded in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and ability, domestically and globally, across communication and media contexts.

Make legal and ethical decisions.

Apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press, in a global context, and for the country in which the institution that invites ACEJMC is located.

Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity.

Gain professional experience.

Present images and information effectively and creatively, using appropriate tools and technologies.

Apply critical thinking skills in conducting research and evaluating information by methods appropriate to the communications professions in which they work,

Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve.

Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions in which they work.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Podcasting

TV News Production

Crisis Communication

Publication Design

Web Design

Documentary Film Studies

Screen Writing

Film Production

Video Post-Production

Web Design

Photojournalism

Audio Production and Presentation

Video Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chattanooga, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies View 807 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Language Proficiency. Scores must be no more than two years old.

Financial Documents: Documentation of financial resources sufficient for nine months of study must be received prior to issuance of an I-20.

Copy of valid passport

Academic Credentials:

Original or attested copy of high school diploma

Complete and official transcript (statement of marks) for each high school and/or college attended

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27308 USD / year

≈ 27308 USD / year
Out-of-State

18512 USD / year

≈ 18512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10448 USD / year

≈ 10448 USD / year

Living costs

Chattanooga

United States

912 - 1523 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chattanooga

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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