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Media Studies Program


Media Studies majors want to explore big ideas and how media affects society.

The major helps you understand the role of media in society through an interdisciplinary approach that allows you to pursue your passions with courses from sociology, history, international studies, and more complimenting communication courses.

Drawing on more than 70 years of communication education, the Jandoli School of Communication prepares ethical communicators who can thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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The school offers five other undergraduate degrees: Journalism, Strategic Communication, Sports Media, Broadcast Journalism and Video Production. All programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

 

A flexible program for media-related careers


While similar in some regards to other Jandoli School undergraduate majors, Media Studies is directed more to students who are not seeking traditional media careers. It serves as a good second major for students interested in political science and for those pursuing careers where they may find themselves working with those in the media.

Media Studies majors can engage with the , the Jandoli School's media and public policy think tank, which serves as a forum for academic research and constructive debate on the intersection between media and democracy.

With its academic flexibility and exposure to industry research, the program is an excellent pathway to graduate study, including law school.

Internships prepare you for growing job opportunities  

Media Studies graduates are in demand. ā€œIn New York and the nearby states, relevant employment is projected to increase faster than the average employment growth across all occupations in four of the top five most relevant occupations for bachelorā€™s level media studies professionals from 2018 to 2028,ā€ according to research conducted by Educational Advisory Board.

All Jandoli School majors must complete 400 hours of internships, and are guided in finding on- and off-campus opportunities by the school's internship coordinator. There are also many opportunities to with with our many campus media outlets.


Program Information


Bachelor of Arts in media studies

    The major in Media Studies is for students who want to explore how media affects society. It's an interdisciplinary program that blends communication courses with those from sociology, history, international studies and other disciplines.

Communication minor

    For non-majors, the minor in Communication provides a solid background in the fundamentals of effective communication.

Learning objectives

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    Feb 17, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | Celebrating the impact its graduates make on the world of sports media, 51³Ō¹Ļappā€™s Jandoli School of Communication will honor two of its alumni shaping the intersections of sports, journalism, and public relations at a trio of on-campus events.

    Feb 11, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | By 61-14% Americans say that professional football promotes values that make the United States a better country, according to a new poll released today by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) and 51³Ō¹Ļappā€™s Jandoli School of Communication.

    Feb 06, 51³Ō¹Ļapp | The university will host two upcoming programs that explore the 1965 civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to the stateā€™s capital in Montgomery, that protested the denial of voting rights to African Americans.