Media studies
Overview

Are you fascinated by the way the media shape our world? Do you want to learn to craft focused, compelling, message-driven content that cuts through the noise and reaches your intended audience? At St. Norbert College, our media studies major provides a solid background in communication research and analysis, targeting audiences and evaluating your results. You’ll learn how to tell stories that are compelling and human, and think critically about how those messages shape our world.

Credential Type

B.A.

Offered As

Major & minor
Tell stories, shape brands, cover the game or lead in the workplace — our new communication and media studies concentrations prepare you for real‑world careers.

Academic paths

As a media studies major at SNC, you’ll learn to think critically about your intended audience and the message you want to convey. Whether you're interested in journalism, sports media, PR or general media studies, you’ll build strong skills in analysis and writing, and learn to target specific groups without alienating others. These skills are invaluable in the workplace or in graduate school.

*Courses Checklist:
Introduction to Communications
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 322 Business & Professional Speaking
Capstone

Media Studies Concentration:
Media Theory and Research
Four additional media courses

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.

*Courses Checklist:
Introduction to Communications
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 322 Business & Professional Speaking
Capstone

Journalism Concentration:
COME 252 Writing for Media
Media Production or Mobile Media Lab (ART)
Experiential Learning
Media Theory and Research
One additional journalism course

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.

*Courses Checklist:
Introduction to Communications
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 322 Business & Professional Speaking
Capstone

Public Image and Promotion Concentration:
COME 130 Introduction to Public Relations
COME 252 Writing for Media
Media Production or Mobile Media Lab (ART)
Media Theory and Research
One additional public image and promotion course

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.

*Courses Checklist:
Introduction to Communications
COME 124 Mass Media
COME 322 Business & Professional Speaking
Capstone

Sports Media Concentration:
COME 252 Writing for Media
Media Production or Mobile Media Lab (ART)
COME 390 Sports Media
Media Theory and Research
One additional sports media course

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.

*Courses Checklist:
COME 122 Interpersonal Communication, C-IS
COME 124 Mass Media
Capstone
Four additional Media courses

*This pathway is to be used as a guide. Refer to the Course Catalog for official degree requirements.


Featured faculty

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Adjunct Instructor for Communication and Media Studies

Adjunct Instructor for Communication and Media Studies

Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

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Kaitlin Foley '23
Kaitlin Foley ’23

“My communications classes have really strengthened [my] writing skills and taught me how to write different things for different people.”

Kaitlin Foley ’23

Career outcomes

SNC communication and media studies alumni work in a variety of fields. Some of our recent graduates have found success as:

The athletic director talking to the media in front of a branded wall.
  • Brand coordinators
  • Digital content producers
  • Graphic designers
  • Local reporters
  • Market research coordinators
  • Marketing account coordinators
  • Social media specialists
  • Website developers

Graduate studies

An undergraduate degree in media studies provides a strong foundation for graduate studies. Some SNC graduates pursue advanced education in marketing, sports journalism, arts management, public relations and international affairs. They’ve attended a number of highly regarded institutions, including:

  • Loyola University Chicago
  • Illinois State University
  • Northwestern University
  • Texas A&M University
  • American University
  • University of Maryland- College Park
  • University of Central Florida

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