Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

University of San Francisco

Come tell stories using audio, video, and the written word. Learn how to analyze and critique media. Explore social, political, and cultural issues of our time. Give voice to the underserved. Create content that matters. Analyze and critique media. Produce audio, video, and journalism. Train to be a well-rounded media professional.Students will-Understand foundational relationships between media, culture, and societyDevelop critical skills in assessing media as a consumer and citizenDevelop foundational skills in media profession practice in electronic media and journalismUnderstand the historical and contemporary practices of news media in societal contextUnderstand the historical and contemporary practices of electronic media in societal contextUnderstand the legal and ethical constraints on media practicesUnderstand the social theories of media and power, and the development of media criticismUnderstand and apply theories and research on media uses and effectsDevelop research skills in media history, theory, and criticism, and in media analysisGain advanced knowledge in media and society, electronic media, or journalismGain understanding of professional practices in media organizations through fieldworkApply advanced research or professional skills to a senior thesis or project