Mass Communication and Media Studies ,BA
Communication, Digital Media, Fast Track, Global, International, Mass Communication, Mass Media, Media Analysis, Media Studies, Online media, media, online
Explore media from all angles and become a smarter consumer of information, news and entertainment. You'll graduate prepared for a range of exciting media careers and for graduate studies.
The BA in mass communication and media studies gives students a deep and nuanced understanding of the growing importance, power and influence of media around the world.
The program explores global mass communication issues from all dimensions: societal, cultural, historical, political, economic, technological and legal. Students learn how to critically analyze media, from news to sports to pop culture, and apply that understanding to the world around them.
- College/school:
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
-
First required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
OR any math course that meets the MATH designation -
Math intensity:
General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Evaluate the changing nature of media in the world from societal, cultural, historical, political, economic, technological, and legal dimensions.
- Evaluate the accuracy and credibility of media sources and information and media’s impact on society.
- Evaluate media products, tools, digital platforms, and social networks and the digital audiences that comprise these platforms and networks.
As the world grows more connected, an understanding of other cultures and places is imperative. Studying abroad helps students grasp how different cultures and the media actors that originate from those cultures interact and influence. Practical experience in programs that observe and analyze international media, news culture and journalism prepare students for careers in which they will need to articulate well and utilize knowledge of multicultural communication styles.
A sophisticated understanding of mass communication is a critical asset for careers in business, government, community and the nonprofit sectors. Graduates have varied career opportunities, such as with:
- communications firms
- education institutions
- government entities
- political parties
- professional organizations
- publishing companies
Graduates also are prepared to pursue graduate studies in fields such as law, medicine, the arts, education and journalism.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
|
3.7%
|
$73,150
|
|
|
3.7%
|
$73,150
|
|
|
13.4%
|
$68,230
|
|
|
4.0%
|
$34,770
|
|
|
4.3%
|
$65,000
|
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Comm
|
CRONK 222
cronkiteadvising@asu.edu
602-496-5055
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
