Media Studies
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Program Contact Information
Website: www.communication.utah.edu
Languages and Communication Building, Rm 2400
Phone: 801-581-6302
Email: comm-advisor@utah.edu
Program Description
This minor will serve students who are interested in pursuing knowledge of media to compliment majors outside the Department of Communication. The minor will help students understand how individuals and communities use, adapt, appropriate and are impacted by media in their personal, family, work and community lives.
Courses examine the relationship of media and ethnicity, gender, race, and social identity. Other courses emphasize the role of communication technology, new media, social media, and the relationship of audience, content and aesthetics.
Program Admissions Requirements
2.75 cumulative U of U GPA in at least 9 credit hours
Complete a COMM course with “C” or better
Major Exploration Link
https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/media-studies.php