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Media Studies

  • 15 Credits
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Minor in Media Studies

The Media Studies minor enables students to sample courses in the three concentrations provided by the program: Cinema Studies, Digital Journalism, and Media Production with additional choices in Performance, Public Relations and Advertising.

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Expert Faculty

Our expert faculty integrate the latest tools and methods into coursework helping expand your knowledge and give you the skills you need for success in a fast-moving industry.
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Career Paths

The Media Studies minor hones the skills employers want in a fun and exploratory way. Students develop creative, professional, and other forms of writing; critical and creative thinking; self-expression; digital fluency and research skills.
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15 Credits

To obtain a minor students must complete 15 credits in Media Studies.

How A Minor Works With Your Major

This focused study of the subject will help you build on the skills you already have and enhance your degree. You'll be able to personalize your education to what you are most interested in and the goals you want to accomplish.  

A minor will allow you to add skills to your resume and helps you stand out from the crowd when looking for a job for applying to a graduate program. 

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Would you like to add a minor to your degree?

Make sure you reach out to the PACT team, they will help you declare a minor.

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Required Credits

The Media Studies minor requires 15 credits.

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This minor is open to any interested Mercy students

Explore majors that pair well with this minor: 

  • English
  • History
  • Legal Studies
  • Media Studies: Media Production
  • Psychology