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Media Studies prepares students to adapt to the present and future expectations of cross-platform content development and innovation. Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies provides an opportunity for you to examine, practice, and prepare to enter the media industry, which has an international reach and significant impact on today’s society at both the individual and cultural levels. The Media Studies program is ranked #2 out of 24 colleges and universities for veteran friendliness in Illinois, as reviewed by College Factual. On campus, Media Studies is recognized as a model for pre-professional student development earning us one of four Signature Program designations. In 2019 we will add AIM HIGH Creative Scholarships totaling USD $60,000 over four years to support talented freshmen, transfer, and continuing media students.

Choose a concentration in Media Industry and Production, or Social Networking and Participatory Culture to specialize in the professional area that you plan to pursue.

Real-World Experience

In the Media Studies program, you will have access to state-of-the-art studios and equipment and opportunities to participate in real-world broadcasting in our classroom-based current events program This Week at GSU (TWAG) and on-campus internships with our live sports broadcasting program. GSU Media Studies students also intern in New York and Los Angeles with ShoulderHill Entertainment to work on the live international production of “24 Hours of Reality,” Al Gore’s climate broadcast seen in 100 countries. A competitive internship opportunity, students work alongside professionals and earn industry credits.

Reach your career goals

With a bachelor’s degree in media studies, you will be prepared to enter positions in media strategy and production. Media Studies alumni have gone on to work and intern locally and nationally at Hazel Crest Cable, FOX3, NBC5, NBC Telemundo, Big Shoulders Digital Video Production, as well as NBC13 in Madison, WI, and ShoulderHill Entertainment, New York, NY. Alumni have also gone on to graduate school to study strategic communication and social media.

Concentrations:

Media Industry and Production

Media production is a fast-paced and creative field, ideal for students interested in working in hands-on and innovative positions. In this concentration, you will have the opportunity to produce, animate, render, and edit real media productions utilizing GSU’s state-of the-art studios and equipment, including drone video and photography.

Social Networking and Participatory Culture

The Social Networking and Participatory Culture concentrations prepares you to become an effective and technologically savvy media leader, manager, or practitioner through the research, development, and production of social and interactive media.

This concentration is offered in a flexible hybrid format, ideal for students with competing life needs, such as work, family, and far commutes. During the fall semester of the junior year, you will join your cohort ‘on ground’ for 15 credit hours during complete foundation courses, developing hands-on skills in introductory aspects of multimedia production, storytelling, and analysis. Your remaining courses can be taken online to fulfill your Core, Selective, and Elective requirements.