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Media Studies Degree

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Finish in Four*

with the skills to launch your career

Whether you are creating a short film,

or video essay or analyzing a Netflix series, your four-year academic experience will strengthen and refine your skills in critical thinking, media production, and collaboration. With a degree in Media Studies, upon graduation you will be prepared to:

consider the relationship between media and society, developing a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and its impact on media representation and practices, including issues related to race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability;

demonstrate proficiency in the use of video production tools, including cameras, lights, microphones, and editing software; and

work collaboratively in a team-based environment to solve problems.

Explore our Graduate Outcomes to learn more about what our graduates are doing today.

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Program Highlights

Ida Green Communications Center

Ida Green, as it is commonly
known, was recently renovated
and reopened in fall 2021. The first
floor was renovated to create the
Sally and Jim Nation Learning
Commons, a popular study hub on
campus, and the Sally and Jim
Nation Theatre, a 500-seat theatre.
This multi-purpose area hosts a
variety of campus activities, including
classes, guest lectures, and group
meetings.

PATH (opens in new window/tab)

Our Professionalism and the Humanities (PATH) program helps you build career-ready skills, explore the real-world career paths of successful recent alumni, and incorporate project-based learning into your courses that allow you to work with community organizations, develop exhibitions, and learn about the publishing process.