Possibly the most diverse of the emphases offered within the Division of Communication, Media Studies explores the very wide range of communication behaviors that occur within and across mediated channels. Students are encouraged to take courses in several of the areas falling under this umbrella emphasis, including journalism, radio, television, film, and new media. However, the many course offerings also give students the opportunity to get experience in a single specialty area. This emphasis prepares students for careers in broadcasting, management, sales, corporate video, print journalism, and more.
Choose One Track
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Journalism
Required Courses: (18 credits)
- Communication 190, Evolution of Media
- Communication 192, Constructing Media Narratives
- Communication 221, Basic Journalism: Newswriting and Reporting
- Communication 320, Multimedia for Journalists
- Communication 321, Intermediate Journalism
- Communication 325, Media Law
Elective Courses: (3 credits)
- Communication 323, Journalism Writing Laboratory*
- Communication 329, Topics in Journalism*
- Communication 363, (Subtitle: Survey of Documentary)
- Communication 387, Interviewing
- Communication 392, Communication Ethics
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Media Production
Required Courses: (18 credits)
- Communication 190, Evolution of Media
- Communication 192, Constructing Media Narratives
- Communication 253, Media Production I
- Communication 325, Media Law
- Communication 353, Media Production II
- Communication 356, Media Production Workshop*
Elective Courses: (3 credits)
- Communication 351, Writing for Visual Media
- Communication 359, Topics in Broadcasting*
- Communication 360, Film History: Beginning to 1940
- Communication 361, Film History: 1940 to Present
- Communication 362, Topics in Film History*
- Communication 363, Film and Television Genres*
- Communication 364, Soviet Film and Culture
- Communication 367, French Film and Culture
- Communication 369, Topics in Film
- Communication 387, Interviewing
- Communication 392, Communication Ethics
*Indicates a variable-focus course. Course may be a repeated for credit when different subtitles are offered.