Media Studies helps the students to develop a keen knowledge on various aspects of media such as print (Newsletter, Banners, magazines, books), television, movies, cell phones, software etc. It also helps the students to learn about the modern practices of the media industry.
An Accredited Media Studies school helps students be a part of and enrol for a program which is Federal or state government funded.
The organizations that accredit Media Studies schools and programs are listed below:
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Some of the subjects in which a student can enrol with are electronic media, sound recording, television, effects of mass media and much more.
An Associate's degree in Media Studies requires about 40 credit points and can be completed in two years which can help the students to pursue an entry-level career or for bachelor's program.
A Bachelor's degree in Media Studies requires 120 credit points. It usually takes 3 years to complete a bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in Media Studies is a program, where students learn about Media producing, Filmmaking, Web writing etc.
A Doctorate degree in Media Studies can take about 3 to 4 years to complete. Here students learn advanced topics in Media Studies such as broadcast Producing, Journalism and much more.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the Media Studies program. The student should have a high school diploma with a minimum of 2.0- 3.0 GPA.
With a degree in Media Studies, an individual will possess skills such as critical analysis, teamwork, and have a brief knowledge of all forms of media.
Waterbury, Connecticut
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $8,264
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,607
Total Programs in Media Studies (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,521
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,129
Total Programs in Media Studies (5)
3
Masters Programs
1
Associate Program
1
Bachelors Program
State College, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Public
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,212
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,968
Total Programs in Media Studies (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Athens, Ohio
Institution Type: Public
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,478
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,238
Total Programs in Media Studies (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Winter Park, Florida
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $10,914
Average Student Loans Awarded: $14,194
Total Programs in Media Studies (6)
3
Bachelors Programs
3
Masters Programs
Tiffin, Ohio
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,991
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,266
Total Programs in Media Studies (1)
1
Masters Program
Washington, District of Columbia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,226
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,535
Total Programs in Media Studies (1)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Media Studies Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,081
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,033
Total Programs in Media Studies (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Bachelors Program