The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina State University offers a communications degree that provides an excellent basis for a career in fashion journalism. Students can specialize in Communication Media or Public Relations and Organizational Communication to further enhance their career prospects. This is a full-time degree program that lasts four years.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
North Carolina State University
203 Peele Hall, Campus Box 7103
Raleigh, NC 27695-7103
919-515-2434
ncsu.edu
North Carolina A&T State University offers two routes for students interested in a fashion journalism career. Students can obtain a Bachelor of Science with a major in Family and Consumer Science (Fashion Merchandise & Design) or a major in Journalism and Mass Communication (Print Journalism), depending on what area they wish to focus on. Both degree programs are for full-time students and take four years to complete.
N.C. A&T State University
1601 E. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27411
336-334-7500
ncat.edu
Although this college does not have a specialized fashion program, they do offer an accredited journalism program through its Humanities Division. This is a full-time, four-year program that will prepare students for working in journalism, public relations and marketing communications. Students who successfully complete this program receive a Bachelor of Art undergraduate degree.
North Carolina Wesleyan College
3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804-9906
252-985-5100
ncwc.edu
The Art Institute has locations all over the world and specializes in fashion studies. Students who wish to pursue a career in fashion journalism will be interested in the Fashion Marketing and Management bachelor's degree, which provides a comprehensive look at the fashion marketing industry. You can find the Art Institute in Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte.
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Three LakePointe Plaza
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217-4536
704-357-8020
artinstitutes.edu
The Art Institute of Raleigh--Durham
410 Blackwell St., Suite 200
Durham, NC 27701
919-317-3050
artinstitutes.edu
Meredith College offers a full-time Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in fashion merchandising and design. The merchandising minor is recommended for students who wish to develop their fashion marketing skills before launching a career in journalism. The college also offers numerous work abroad and travel opportunities for their fashion students.
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
919-760-8600
meredith.edu