Media
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Curriculum in Media Studies
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Media Studies
To graduate from the media studies curriculum, a student must meet all general University and College requirements for the degree and must complete the following courses:
| Hours | Required Courses |
|---|---|
| 3 | COMM or MS 317 - History of Communication |
| 3 | COMM or MS 320 - Popular Culture or COMM 321 - Film Culture |
| 3 | COMM or MS 331 - Media and Democracy or COMM 410 - Media Ethics |
| 3 | COMM or MS 351 - Social Aspects of Media |
| 4 | COMM or MS 264 - Economics of the Media |
| 20-28 | Advertising (ADV), Journalism (JOUR), Media Studies (COMM or MS) or College of Media (MDIA) electives. |
| 36-44 | Subtotal in College of Communications: All courses offered by or cross-listed with Advertising (ADV), Journalism (JOUR) or Media Studies (COMM) count in this total. |
| 18 | At least 18 hours in one or two approved areas outside of the College of Media, such as cinema studies, economics, history, literature, non-English languages, philosophy, political science, sociology, psychology, regional area studies, or sociology. A minimum of three courses or 9 hours is required in each area if two areas are used. A University-approved minor that requires at least 18 hours may substitute for this requirement. Courses may, if they qualify, also count against the requirement for advanced hours and General Education courses outside the College. |