Media Studies

Faculty:  See Faculty for the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications

 

This program emphasizes media processes and effects. Areas of inquiry include, but are not limited to, political communication, social effects, and media and diversity. This program stresses media theory and research, with students exploring a topic of their choosing in a culminating thesis. It is excellent preparation for more advanced study at the doctoral level or for research-oriented jobs in the private or public sector.

This 36-credit program leads to a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media Studies.

Three credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework in media skills. Extensive professional experience can be substituted by petition.

 COM 701        Proseminar for Graduate Study (0 credit)

 COM 605        Quantitative Methods for Mass Communications Research

 COM 606        Qualitative Methods for Mass Communications Research

 COM 698        Media Law  or

 TRF 637         Telecommunications Law and Policy

 COM 601        Thesis Design

 COM 755        Communications Theory

Graduate-level professional skills course approved by Director of Media Studies.

ADV 645          Economics, Persuasion, and the Global Marketplace

COM 646         Media and Diversity

COM 688         Origins of Contemporary Media Issues

COM 740         Selected Topics in Research Communications

COM 788         Theories of Media Content

NEW 608         Principles of Journalism

TRF 636          Critical and Historical Perspectives on Television, Radio, and Film

TRF 683          Communications Industry Frontiers
TRF 698          Social Effects of Television

Elective courses will be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor from the broad range of graduate offerings in the Newhouse School and the University at large.