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Media Studies

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The Media Studies major explores the various forms of media and their impact on society. Our environment is saturated with all forms of media, including radio, television, newspapers, film and electronic media. It shapes our culture and changes our world.

Students in CUA's Media Studies major learn the history of media and examine the interactions between various media forms and culture to better understand the present. The program helps develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills through critiquing and creating cultural texts.

 

Marketable Skills of Media Studies Majors

- Synthesizing information
- Interpretation skills
- Create entertaining and persuasive messages
- Gather information and data
- Presentation skills
- Oral and written communication
- Compare and contrast evidence
- Evaluate information and sources
- Critical thinking skills
- Measure media effects
- Attention to details
- Understand institutional and cultural values
- Explaining processes, plans and concepts
- Ability to write clearly
- Effective speaking
- Present specific viewpoints

Sample of Positions Obtained by CUA
Media Studies Graduates

 

Public Relations Specialist
Advertising Account Specialist
Newsroom Coordinator
Journalist - Broadcast, TV, Photo
Film Editor, Producer
Filmmaker
Sound Engineer
Marketing Analyst
Communications Associate
Sports Writer
Fashion Buyer/Merchandiser

Internships Obtained by Media Studies Students

CUA Media Studies Alumni Careers

 

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What Media Professionals do...
Communication Careers
Careers in Communication
Communications and Media Careers
Careers in Journalism
Occupational Outlook Handbook-Public Relations
Occupational Outlook Handbook-Reporter
Career Opportunities for Journalism Majors

Jobs & Internships...
Communication and Media Studies Jobs
Arts, Media and Communication Jobs
Careers in Publishing- Information on different publishing companies, the publishing industry and job listings.
Journalism Job Bank
Journalism Job Resources

Graduate School Information
Applying to Graduate School