Communication Students
JagMedia | Internships | Study Abroad | Advising | Communication Scholarships
Student Organizations | Awards | Student Spotlight
JagMedia
Jag Media is the student media group of the University of South Alabama under the
direction of the Department of Communication. Jag Media includes The Vanguard newspaper,
Due South magazine, JagTV and WJGR 97.1 The Prowl. All media is student-operated and
open to all currently enrolled students regardless of major. Learn more about Jag Media and join today.
Internships
The Department of Communication internship program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. Students fill positions in areas such as broadcast journalism, multimedia journalism, advertising, public relations, radio, video productions, fundraising, social media, web services and athletic events.
Learn more about our internships
Study Abroad
Communication students have access to multiple study abroad opportunities. Learn more about the study abroad program.
Summer 2025 Study Abroad Opportunities in Communication
Communication, Promotion, Cuisine, and Tourism in Greece: An Interdisciplinary Journey
This program is a 6-week study abroad semester from May 12-June 20. You will choose up to 6 hours of course credit from the courses listed below. We will spend two weeks in class before departure (in-person or Zoom), two weeks in Greece from May 26-June 8, and the final two weeks in class to wrap up the semester with final projects/exams.
This interdisciplinary, faculty-led program will provide you an opportunity to learn about advertising and public relations (APR), culture and communication (CA), and hospitality and tourism (HTM) on an international level. You will be immersed in Greek culture by learning the language, lifestyle/traditions, cuisine, history, and media landscapes of Greece. Experiential learning activities will include: visiting museums, historical sites, vineyards, coastal areas, learning about the local culinary scene, Greek dance lessons, and more. There are also days built into our trip for you to have down time or explore independently. For the full itinerary, click here. This program is open to all students.
The cost of this program is $5,499. The first 10 91短视频 students who commit to the program and complete the "Study Abroad Conditional Scholarship" in JagSPOT will receive a $350 scholarship, making the cost just just $5,149. Additional scholarships are available through JagSpot and the study abroad website.
A $350 deposit is due by application deadline on February 14, 2025 to confirm your participation in the program.
For more information, please contact Katherine Koury or Megan Sparks.
Advising
Academic advisors assist students in reaching their educational and career goals. The process helps students approach their education in an organized and meaningful way. If you are a new freshman, you will be advised in the Student Advising Center. All other students will be assigned a member of the communication department faculty. Learn more about the advising process.
Communication Scholarships
Scholarships are available through the Department of Communication, College of Arts and Sciences and many outside organizations. Click here for the latest listing of communication scholarship opportunities.
Student Organizations
Communication students have access to organizations, including the American Advertising Federation, Public Relations Student Society of America, and Lambda Pi Eta. Learn more about the student organizations.
Student Spotlight
The Department of Communication desires to acknowledge the accomplishments of its students. Students, chosen by professors, will be featured from each major: Communication Studies, Journalism, Digital Film and Television, and Advertising and Public Relations.
Awards
The Department of Communication awards recognize the achievements and accomplishments undergraduate and graduate students have made academically, departmentally, scholarly and creatively. See the latest student awards.
