Communication and Media Studies Department
Understanding the process of communication is as important to our democracy as public speaking was for the ancient Greeks. Students and faculty consider issues involving gender and communication, multiculturalism, ethics, social media, media and public policy, and more. Learn more about Communication and Media Studies Department.
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Message from a Communication Alum
"USM has taught me how to go with the flow, embrace change, and trust that everyone has their own journey."
Communication and Media Studies Alum Wins Emmy!
Congratulations to CMS alum David Burton Lovejoy, who was awarded a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program.
Highlights
Student Film Showcase
To view recent Media Studies student work, visit the Vimeo page.
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Service Learning Project Gallery
Students majoring in Media Studies take the Service Learning Practicum as their capstone course. Here are a few video projects that were created in the course.
Accelerated Graduate Pathway to MA in Leadership Studies
Students in Communication may begin working towards a Masters in Leadership Studies while still pursuing their undergraduate degree.
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Professor Ebben and Hannah Burgess on the USM Update
CMS Professor Maureen Ebben and Communication major Hannah Burgess discuss their UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project) project.
The CMS VIMEO page
Here is your opportunity to view some recent student work.
Internships in Communication and Media Studies
Students discuss the benefits of a good internship.
Tour The CMS Production Studio
Take a video tour of the Communication and Media Studies Production Studio and learn a bit about some of the courses offered there.
News
Student filmmakers unveil documentaries and dramas for 2019 showcase
Professor Pierson Publishes in CR: The New Centennial Review
For these graduates, Commencement is a family affair
Course aims to ease 'launch' into 'real world' after college
USM alum David Lovejoy earns Emmy Award for Alaskan photography
Communication and Media Studies Alum Wins Emmy!
Could USM's Olivia Mayo be the next Miss America?
