The Media & Communication Studies (MCS) major prepares students to develop and hone skills as critical readers and practitioners that cross a range of disciplines and professional contexts.
Students who graduate with an MCS major think critically about access, use, and control of communication and media on the local, national, and global level. The major combines hands-on production with a rich grounding in media and communication theory and history that focuses on power, difference, and injustice. MCS students develop the intellectual capacities and skills needed to use media and communication effectively and ethically.
MCS coursework integrates theory and practice through media production workshops, classroom seminars, and community-based research projects.
Transfer applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admissions:
This is an open major, meaning that students who meet the general admission requirements and demonstrate consistent academic progress, such as a positive grade trend or good academic standing, are eligible for direct entry into the program.
