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
Study Communication and Media Studies
We offer two baccalaureate degrees: Communication, and Media Studies. Our minors include Audio and Video Production, Cinema Studies, Public Relations, and Communication and Media Studies.
Double Major-- Communication and Media Studies
Considering double majoring in Communication and Media Studies? Here are the requirements.
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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.
4 + 1 Communication and Leadership Studies
Students in Communication may begin working towards a Masters in Leadership Studies while still an undergraduate.
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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
USM alumna searching for common ground in gun control discussion with documentary
USM presents 2017 Academic Film Showcase on May 10
CMS Professor Pierson Presents at "Gods and Heretics" Conference in Milwaukee
Professor Ebben Addresses Microagressions at Chicago Conference
Dennis Gilbert Wins 2016 Donald Harward Faculty Award
