Media and Communication, Department of Media, Journalism, and Film

Master the media, understand the industry, and navigate culture - all while exploring your unique interests in the flexible Media and Communication program. Learn to make a short film or podcast using our professional grade studios; analyze media messages; practice writing across media; explore the algorithms that power media feeds; investigate communications technologies of the past, present, and future; and go behind the scenes of various media industries. With a focus on customized curriculum, collaborative projects, and practical skills, the Media and Communication program prepares ��s to make their mark.

Our Major

Through a blend of study and practice, our ��s learn how media and communication connect people, impact the economy, and shape human experience in meaningful ways. The Media and Communication program provides ��s with a solid baseline of skills, knowledge, and experiences through our Foundation and Core courses. As ��s advance through the program, they work with faculty advisors to develop personalized pathways through a range of possible electives, specializations, interdisciplinary partnerships, and internships. The flexible MAC curriculum allows ��s to focus on their interests and passions across a wide variety of media practice including television, film, podcasting, advertising, writing, social media, and more. Seniors complete a signature capstone experience to collaborate on a media production or produce an original research project. Students are encouraged to pursue minors, co-majors, or double majors from across the university.

What are the features of the Media & Communication major?

Interdisciplinary approach

The program's interdepartmental framework brings together insights and applications from various disciplines while providing access to resources across several departments.

Small classes

Writing and production classes are limited to 18 ��s in order to facilitate an effective learning environment.

Practical experience

Students have obtained internships in television and film production, broadcast management, social media communication, broadcast news, public relations, and political messaging and analysis, among others. Miami’s Inside Hollywood and Inside Washington programs also provide first-hand experience in the entertainment industry and political media. There are also a number of Miami �� organizations such as Miami Television News that provide practical experience.

What are the special admission requirements, if any?

None.

What courses would I take?

During your first year, you will take two introductory courses that will give you a broad overview of the media world. You will then take four core classes that will equip you with necessary skills spanning a variety of areas, including video production, media history, and writing for media. The following years, you will focus on completing your five electives that you will choose from 15 media courses. You will also choose two signature experiences during your final semesters, such as Inside Hollywood, Inside Washington, or a Senior Project in Communication.

What can I do with this major?

Our graduates have had successful careers in a wide range of areas including film and television production; media sales and management; media promotion; public relations; corporate communications; law; public policy and broadcast journalism.

Who can I contact for more information?

Ron Becker, Area Coordinator
230 Williams Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-3540
beckerrp@MiamiOH.edu