Media Studies

Program Description

Media is any means of mass communication: newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, billboards, and internet. As we continue to advance technology, media is available in nearly every aspect of modern life. It is on our TVs, our computers, our phones, and even our watches. Whether we like it or not, this constant media presence affects us and our communities. If you want to understand how we use, adapt, appropriate, and are affected by media, consider minoring in Media Studies at the University of Utah. Media Studies courses examine the relationship of media to ethnicity, gender, race, and social identity, in addition to courses that emphasize the role of communication technology, new media, and social media, and how these things are related to audience, content and aesthetics. This program is an excellent fit for students who want to pursue knowledge of media as a complement to majors outside of the Department of Communication.

Academic and Career Opportunities

The minor in Media Studies allows students to analyze the content, history, and impact of various media forms like television, radio, newspapers, and digital platforms on society, often focusing on critical analysis of media messages and their effects on audiences. This minor is 6 courses, roughly 18 credits. Students will learn core concepts in two introductory courses, and then take three additional media-related Communication courses, followed by one Communication elective course.

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Catalog

• Media Studies Minor

Exploratory Classes

• COMM 1500 - Intro to Media Business & Ethics
• COMM 2040 - Media Theory & Pop Culture