Critical Media and Cultural Studies Major

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An interdisciplinary program grounded in values of equity, human rights, and social justice, CMC is a welcoming, inclusive community of scholar-citizens who aspire to be both critical analysts and critical producers of media and culture. Skills we hone in CMC include: critical thinking; application of theory; synthesis of research findings; written communication; media production, including proficiencies in photo, sound, and video editing; oral communication and discussion facilitation; collaborative learning; multicultural understanding and competence; and social action, advocacy, and change.

Major Requirements

Majors will complete:

4 core courses
6 electives - at least 3 will have a CMC-prefix, at least 3 will be at the 300-level or above, and at least 3 will be topically-congruent, forming an area of concentration.
a practicum

Note: at least one course for the major must be taken outside of CMC; SOC 302 or an area of concentration non-CMC course will count.

Core Courses (4)

Elective Courses (6)

Each student will take no fewer than six four-credit (or equivalent) electives.
At least three must have a CMC prefix.
At least three must be at the 300-level or above.
At least three must be thematically congruent with the student’s area of concentration to provide background knowledge for the student’s senior capstone project.
At least one faculty-advisor-approved elective must be taken outside of CMC.

Sample Areas of Concentration and Representative Classes

Action, Advocacy, and Social Change

Body, Health, and Society

Critical Media Analysis

Gender Studies

Media Production

Power and Persuasion

Race and Ethnicity Studies

Sexualities Studies

Required Practicum (Choose 1)

Semester-long international experience with CMC faculty advisor-approved tie to the major
CMC faculty advisor-approved internship
CMC faculty advisor-approved service to campus media
CE (Community Engagement) course (cannot be double-counted as an elective for the major)