Media Studies
The Media Studies track focuses on the understanding of media, culture, and society, as well as their interrelationships
The pervasiveness of media in our everyday lives and their powerful effects on individuals, society, and culture underscore the importance of this area of study. By focusing on research, theory, and practice, graduates from this track can go on to work in the media industry or user experience firms, with government or international agencies, or continue their education in graduate school.
Required Courses
In the required courses, students explore media theories and research dealing with the social and psychological effects of media, learn how to conduct research, and critically analyze media content. Furthermore, in the foundation courses, students study the history of media; media theory; and applied areas of media studies, such as advertising and health communication.
Media Studies Track (PDF)
| Required Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| 6 courses/18 Credit Hours
|
COMM 1000 | Contemporary Mass Media |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory | |
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods | |
| COMM 3650 | Mass Media and Society | |
| COMM 4090 | Emerging Communication Technologies | |
| COMM 4740 | Entertainment Theory and Research |
Foundation Courses
| Foundation Courses | Course # | Course Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select one course from each category
for a total of 3 classes/9 credit hours |
Category 1: Media History | ||
| COMM 3500 | American Cinema | ||
| COMM 3850 | Walt Disney: The Nexus of Communication and Imagination | ||
| Category 2: Applied Media Studies | |||
| COMM 3250 | Principles and Practices of Advertising | ||
| COMM 3480 | Health Communication: Media Perspectives | ||
| Category 3: Media Theory | |||
| COMM 4140 | Media Effects | ||
| COMM 4200 | Persuasion | ||
Elective Courses
| Elective Courses | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
|
Students may choose any four courses (12 credit hours) from the list unless they took that class as a Foundation Course. Please note the prerequisite courses required for desired upper division courses in order to take them early in the program of study. Students are encouraged to complete an internship during their program of study |
COMM 2250 | Introduction to Film and Video |
| COMM 2270 | Sports and Studio TV Production | |
| COMM 2900 | Writing for the Media | |
| COMM 3100 | Principles and Practice of Public Relations | |
| COMM 3200 | Principles and Practice of Advertising | |
| COMM 3250 | Principles and Practice of Advertising | |
| COMM 3280 | Intercultural and Global Communication | |
| COMM 3300 | Screenwriting | |
| COMM 3350 | Integrated Marketing Communication | |
| COMM 3400 | Digital Communication Technology | |
| COMM 3450 | The History of TV Programming | |
| COMM 3460 | Digital Film Editing | |
| COMM 3480 | Media and Health | |
| COMM 3500 | American Cinema | |
| COMM 3850 | Walt Disney: The Nexus of Communication and Imagination | |
| COMM 4000 | Rhetorical Dimensions in Communication | |
| COMM 4050 | Public Relations and Social Media | |
| COMM 4090 | Emerging Communication Technologies | |
| COMM 4170 | Documentary Film and Video | |
| COMM 4200 | Persuasion | |
| COMM 4690 | Internship in Communication (with approval of Internship Director) | |
| COMM 4750 | Communication Law | |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication (with approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies | |
| COMM 9400 | Independent Study in Communication (with approval of Director of Undergraduate Studies) |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Suggested 1st Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 1000 | Contemporary Mass Media |
| COMM 2030 | Introduction to Communication Theory |
Suggested 2nd Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 2500 | Research Methods |
| One Foundation Course | Select a foundation course from the previous table |
Suggested 3rd Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 3650 | Mass Media and Society |
| Two Foundation Courses | Select two foundation courses from the previous table |
| One Elective Course | Select an elective course from the previous table |
Suggested 4th Year
| Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COMM 4090 | Emerging Communication Technologies |
| COMM 4740 | Entertainment Theory and Research |
| Two Upper Division Elective Courses | Select two upper division elective courses from the previous table |
*All courses are subject to change based on the needs of the department
Contacts
Maja Krakowiak, Ph. D
Associate Professor, Communication Department
Director of Media Studies Track
Academic Office Building 514
mkrakowi@uccs.edu
719.255.4116
Laura Eurich M.A.
Associate Chair, Communication Department
Senior Instructor
Director of Undergraduate Studies/lnternships
Academic Office Building 518
Leurich@uccs.edu
719.255.4112
Note: All communication majors should receive academic advising with Professor Eurich at least once a year.