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.
Highlights
Spring 2020 Communication and Media Studies Award Winners
Read what the Professors said about our spring 2020 student award winners.
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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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Media Studies Senior Course Optons
CMS 400 Senior Project Workshop; CMS 485 Senior Seminar in Media Studies or CMS 493 Advanced Internship & Professional Portfolio in Media Studies
Production Studio Temporarily Closed
The Communication and Media Studies Production Studio is temporarily closed due to Covid-19. Contact Nat Ives (ives@maine.edu or 207-780-5944) for more information.
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.
News
USM alumnus wins second Emmy Award for Alaskan photography
Ebben warns parents of social media's 'Wild West' on WMTW-TV
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
