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Media Studies Minor

The media studies minor is designed to give students a critical overview of media in society, emphasizing theoretical perspectives on film, radio, television, print and broadcast journalism, and advertising. Students earning the B.A. degree in communication studies cannot also declare media studies as their minor.

Media Studies Minor Requirements (15 credits)
Students must complete 15 credits from the following list, nine credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level:

COMM 2010 Introduction to Print Journalism (3 credits)
COMM 2020 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3 credits)
COMM 2100 Mass Media (3 credits)
COMM 3100 Gendered Images in Popular Culture (3 credits)
COMM 3110 Communication Theory (3 credits)
COMM 3500 Media Regulation (3 credits)
COMM 3600 Persuasion (3 credits)
COMM 4500 Media and Cultural Studies (3 credits)
COMM 4900 Special Topics in Communication (3 credits)
Maximum of six credit hours from:
FILM 3040 Women and Film (3 credits)
FILM 3050 Literature and Film (3 credits)
FILM 3060 Film Noir (3 credits)
FILM 4000 History of Film (3 credits)
FILM 4500 Major Directors (3 credits)
FILM 4900 Special Topics in Film (3 credits)
PHIL 3010 Ethical Issues in Communication (3 credits)
SPCH 1010 Public Speaking (3 credits)
THEA 2025 Performance for Film and Television (3 credits)
THEA 2200 Voice and Articulation for Media and Stage (3 credits)