Set in a liberal arts context, the media studies bachelor of arts degree program allows students to study modern media through the application of various theoretical frameworks and skills. Students with an interest in media studies will find the greater Portland area an excellent location for media-related activities and service learning projects. By emphasizing theory and practice, the media studies major challenges the student to analyze and practice the creation, dissemination, utilization, and evaluation of mediated messages.
Students concentrate in one area of Media Studies (Writing, Production, or Media Ecology) and may apply Internship credits to their major.
Students electing to complete the Double Major in Communication and Media Studies can follow the pathway outlined here .