Program Overview
Webster University's Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies equips students with a comprehensive understanding of media analysis and creation. Through a blend of core and elective courses, students develop skills in writing, law, politics, and social media, preparing them for diverse careers in the media industry. The program emphasizes critical thinking, media literacy, and practical experience through internships and capstone projects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program at Webster University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of media studies. The program offers a broad range of courses in writing, law, politics, and social media. Students will learn to analyze media, and also how to create it. Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in the media industry.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program are to:
- Provide students with a solid foundation in the field of media studies.
- Help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze media.
- Teach students how to create media.
- Prepare students for a variety of careers in the media industry.
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program is a four-year program. The program consists of 120 credit hours, including 39 hours of core courses, 45 hours of electives, and 18 hours of free electives. The core courses in the program provide students with a foundation in the field of media studies. These courses include:
- Introduction to Media Studies
- Media Law
- Media Ethics
- Media Research
- Media Production The elective courses in the program allow students to specialize in a particular area of media studies. These courses include:
- Film Studies
- Television Studies
- Radio Studies
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media The free elective courses in the program allow students to take courses in other disciplines. These courses can be used to complement the student's major or to pursue a minor in another field.
Outline:
The Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program is divided into four semesters. The first semester includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Media Studies
- Media Law
- Media Ethics
- Media Research
- Media Production The second semester includes the following courses:
- Film Studies
- Television Studies
- Radio Studies
- Journalism
- Public Relations The third semester includes the following courses:
- Advertising
- Social Media
- Media Management
- Media Criticism
- Media History The fourth semester includes the following courses:
- Media Capstone Project
- Media Internship
- Media Thesis
- Media Research Project
Assessment:
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Papers
- Presentations
- Projects
Teaching:
The Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members. The faculty members have a variety of backgrounds in the field of media studies, including journalism, film, television, radio, public relations, and advertising.
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies program are prepared for a variety of careers in the media industry. These careers include:
- Communications Specialist
- Copywriter
- Media Buyer
- Social Media Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Digital Marketer
- Production Assistant
