Overview

The Mass Communications curriculum from University of West Georgia offers a balance of theoretical and conceptual courses that challenge students to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively, and professional skills courses that give students an opportunity to apply their knowledge in cutting-edge experiential learning labs – bluestone-Public Relations Firm, WUTV, The West Georgian, and WOLF Radio. Located approximately 45 miles west of Atlanta, the department also gives students the opportunity to regularly network and intern with mass media and public relations professionals in a top-10 media market.

Students graduate with portfolios that showcase their scholarship and skills, and give them a competitive edge in the industry.

Objectives

ACEJMC requires that, irrespective of their particular specialization, all graduates should be aware of certain core values and competencies and be able to:

understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press for the country in which the institution that invites ACEJMC is located, as well as receive instruction in and understand the range of systems of freedom of expression around the world, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances;

demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications;

demonstrate an understanding of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications;

demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society;

understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information;

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

think critically, creatively and independently;

conduct research and evaluate 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;

critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mass Communications
Public Speaking
Media Ethics
Writing & Reporting for Newspapers
Short-Form Screenwriting & Analysis
Digital Social Media and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

$40 non-refundable application fee (If mailing a paper application, please do not mail cash.)

Official High School Transcripts sent directly from the high school to Office of Admissions

Official SAT or ACT scores (Put us down as a school to automatically receive your scores!)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 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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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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