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Apr 19, 2024
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2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Journalism, Media Studies Concentration, B.S.
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School of Journalism
615-898-2814
Katie Foss, program coordinator
Katie.Foss@mtsu.edu
The Journalism major with a Media Studies concentration is designed for students who enjoy discussing, analyzing, and writing about film, television, advertising, and other media. In this concentration, students think about the interplay between media and society, exploring the messages in historical and contemporary media content, as well as examining how and why media influence audience perception and behavior.
Students should check the prerequisites for each course.
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General Education (41 hours)
General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Major Requirements (47 hours)
School of Journalism Core (14 hours)
Media Studies Foundation (12 hours)
Conceptual Requirements (9 hours)
Diversity and Global Culture (3 hours)
Professional Development (6 hours)
Senior Capstone (3 hours)
Minor (15-18 hours)
- Selected from outside the School of Journalism and the Department of Electronic Media Communication
Electives (14-17 hours)
- Students in the School of Journalism must complete 72 hours of coursework from outside JOUR or EMC courses. Students must select at least nine hours of liberal arts/social sciences (beyond General Education); at least six hours of liberal arts/social science electives must come from courses at the 3000-level or higher.
Total hours in program: 120
Curriculum: Journalism, Media Studies
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Majors must have a C (2.00) or better in all Media and Entertainment courses.
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