Communication Studies
Media studies
Media Studies Emphasis
Media Studies explores communication through various media like television, film, social media, and other digital media technologies. Students who emphasize in Media Studies are able to analyze media industries, texts, audiences, and technology from different perspectives, and learn how to work within a media environment that intersects with history, politics, and economics. They will also gain skills in digital media production.
Students have opportunities to use our new Communication and Media Lab in their courses. The CaML offers students cutting-edge media production equipment, interactive and virtual reality media experiences, and opportunities to learn how to conduct many forms of digital media research which are in high demand on the job market. Media Studies graduates have been successful working in various media-related fields such as social media management, sports communication, and broadcast journalism. Some students have even pursued graduate degrees.
Student Learning Outcomes: Media Studies Emphasis
- Media Skills/Production: Conceptualize, design, and produce effective media messages grounded in media research and industry practices
- Media Perspectives/Analysis: Employ media studies theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts to analyze media industries, texts, audiences, and technologies.
Media and Culture:Engage with and explain diverse cultural, historical, social, political, and economic perspectives in a range of media contexts.
Major Requirements
Total: 39 credits (All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs)
| Category | Requirements |
| CST Core Requirements | CST 190 → 301 → 498 → 499 |
| MS Required | CST 271 & 378 |
| MS 400 level | CST 419 or 489 (select one) |
| MS Electives | CST 338, 371, 373, 377, 379, 387, 388, 419, 471, 489 (select one) |
| Other Emphasis Areas | 3 credits from Interpersonal Communication (IPC#). 3 credits from Org. & Prof. Communication (OPC*). 3 credits from Public Communication (PCA‡) |
| Additional CST credits | Minimum six credits from any CST course (excluding CST 110) |
#IPC Courses: CST 230, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 339
*OPC Courses: CST 260, 351, 350, 353, 354, 355, 358, 360, 365, 380, 452, 460
‡PCA Courses: CST 210, 211, 213, 310, 312, 315, 319, 322, 410, 412, 413, 415
Minor Requirements
Total: 18 credits (All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs)
| Category | Requirements |
| Required | CST 190 & 271 |
| Required (Select) | CST 378, 419, or 489 (select one) |
| MS Electives | CST 338, 371, 373, 377, 379, 387, 388, 419, 471, 489 (select one) |
| Other Emphasis Areas | Select six credits from two different areas below: Interpersonal Communication#, Org & Professional Communication*, Public Communication and Advocacy‡. |
#IPC Courses: CST 230, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 339
*OPC Courses: CST 260, 351, 350, 353, 354, 355, 358, 360, 365, 380, 452, 460
‡PCA Courses: CST 210, 211, 213, 310, 312, 315, 319, 322, 410, 412, 413, 415