Middle Tennessee State University
BS in Media Studies

Murfreesboro, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The BS in Media Studies focuses on understanding media's role in society. Students learn about various media forms, including digital, print, and broadcast. The program emphasizes critical thinking, media literacy, and research skills, preparing students for diverse careers in media-related fields.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore career opportunities in areas such as journalism, public relations, advertising, and media production. They may work as media analysts, content creators, or communication specialists, applying their skills to craft impactful narratives and inform audiences effectively.

Interested in thinking and writing about media but don’t want to be a journalist? The new Media Studies concentration in Journalism is designed for students who enjoy discussing, analyzing, and writing about film, TV, advertising, and other media. The degree is ideal for those interested in a liberal arts approach to mass communication, especially if planning to pursue graduate studies. Students will participate in academic media research and writing. Majors examine media messages in historical and contemporary media, plus critique visual images and their impact on society. They also explore how and why media influence audience perception and behavior.

Curriculum: Journalism, Media Studies

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Majors must have a C (2.00) or better in all Media and Entertainment courses.

Freshman

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (2 rubrics) 6 credit hours
Mathematics 3 credit hours
Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
Elective 3 credit hours
JOUR 1020 - American Media and Social Institutions 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) or
EMC 1020 - American Media and Social Institutions 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci) or
RIM 1020 - American Media and Social Institutions 3 credit hours (Soc/Beh Sci)
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours or
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours or
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours or
HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I 3 credit hours or
HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 31 Hours