Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Journalism and Mass Communication - Advertising] From University of South Carolina

majors at the University of South Carolina can expect interactive courses with extensive writing assignments. You will also have the opportunity to earn academic credit by participating in supervised internships that will positively contribute to your overall educational experience.

As an advertising major, you can enter the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Student Competition, which challenges more than 100 AAF student teams in 15 districts nationwide. If you are selected for the team, you will earn six hours of academic credit plus the opportunity to compete with other schools in the region. Advertising majors can also participate in The Carolina Agency, a student-run advertising and public relations firm.

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC) at the University of South Carolina, which houses the Advertising Program, is one of 113 programs approved by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Careers

A major in advertising can prepare you for careers in:

• advertising agency
• advertising sales
• media buyers