Multidisciplinary Media Studies, BA
In Multidisciplinary Media Studies, you’ll have the freedom to choose and explore different subjects that interest you. With flexible, on-campus and online course offerings, you can customize your education to your learning needs. You will complete media core courses; general education courses like English, math, and science; general electives in any area across the University and courses in specific focus areas related to your interests.
Multidisciplinary Media Studies is the best of both worlds with hands-on training in communication and media and expertise in your chosen industry, such as entertainment, sports, healthcare, social media, or event planning.
Your Degree Plan
The Multidisciplinary Media Studies major allows you to build a customized course of study that aligns with your goals. Through hands-on courses, you will gain professional skills that are relevant to today’s (and tomorrow’s) media industry.
To graduate, all Multidisciplinary Media Studies majors must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Multidisciplinary Media Studies majors earn a Bachelor of Arts and complete:
- MDMS Focus Courses and Electives (33 credits)
- General Electives (31 credits)
- General Education Foundation Courses (23 credits), including English, math and sciences
- Media Core Classes (20 credits), including: Orientation Course, Media and Society, Media Writing, Media Tools and Applications, Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations, Media Ethics and Law, and MDMS Capstone
Advertising and Creativity
ADV 309
(Advertising minors only.) Examines advertising copy and design concepts. Students develop their own advertisements and learn to critically analyze existing ad campaigns.
Media Relations In Sport
JRL 361
Get an in-depth understanding of how effective public relations plays an integral role in any sports organization via a myriad of communication efforts used in the dissemination of information to the media and the public.
Feature Writing
JRL 420
Develop writing, and edit news features, personality profiles, color pieces, issue oriented articles, and human impact stories for news, public relations, and film.
Promotion for Entertainment Media
PR 431
Explore the foundations of entertainment promotion and the various opportunities and channels available.
Event Planning
PR 436
Learn the foundations of event planning including an examination of the uses and purposes of events to clients.
Social Media Strategy
JRL 432
This course examines how social media channels can be utilized to meet the goals of corporate, non-profit, political, and issue based outreach messaging.
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
Multidisciplinary Media Studies Accelerated BA/MS
The accelerated program offers the option to earn a bachelor’s in Multidisciplinary Media Studies and a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications in an accelerated time frame.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- Small class sizes with individualized attention.
- Funding available for study abroad and major market internships.
- WVU College of Creative Arts and Media allows for collaborations with Art and Design, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Music, and Theatre and Dance.
- Robust student media with Prospect and Price Creative, which supports The Daily Athenaeum student newspaper and U92 student radio station.
- Purpose Center - Discover your values and strengths to guide your educational path and personal journey.
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Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Multidisciplinary Media Studies major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Tuition and Aid
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Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
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Financial Aid
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Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
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