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Media Studies
Students choosing a concentration in Media Studies will build a greater understanding of mediated communication in society from various social scientific, humanities and critical perspectives. Courses in Media Studies examine relationships between the public and actors in television series, the effects of documentaries and news coverage on race relations, shifts in cultural norms, the use of social networking sites for interpersonal relationship maintenance, gender stereotyping within music videos, and many other complex relationships. A Media Studies concentration can be used to build foundational knowledge for careers in media literacy and ecology organizations, media research institutions, consulting firms, higher and secondary education, and public and international affairs.