The interdisciplinary Media Studies minor combines courses from a variety of disciplines to provide students with knowledge and familiarity about the public’s use of and responses to mass communication. Courses promote critical thought about the impact that media has upon culture, including aspects of individual and community behavior, law, economics, history, politics, technology, and public appeal. Students can focus their attention either on Mass Media or on Media Marketing. Regardless of the track that they choose, students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.00 in five designated courses to complete the minor.
Requirements and electives for each track are listed below.