Media Studies
Overview
The Media Studies program at Queens College introduces students to a multidisciplinary, multimodal approach to information and cultural resources. The curriculum features everything from traditional print, film and television to video games, the internet and mobile phones.
Discover the global social, cultural, economic and political impact of the media while living and studying in the heart of the U.S. media landscape, New York City. Students can choose from several different areas of focus, including:
- film and television studies
- advertising and marketing
- international communications
- media arts
Each semester, graduates from the Media Studies department hold regular meetings featuring on- and off-campus practitioners, professionals and researchers speaking on important subjects in the field. In the past, colloquia have involved artists, designers, media experts and filmmakers who have shared their knowledge and industry experiences with students.
Internship Programs
The Queens College Media Studies Department offers for-credit media studies internships for juniors or seniors with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Interns can earn up to nine credits in total. There are over 400 internship opportunities across the city, ranging from advertising and public relations to radio, television, production and casting. In addition to field work, students have the chance to conduct research and report their findings.
Graduates can expect successful careers in such areas as:
- journalism (print or electronic)
- public relations
- advertising
- radio and television broadcasting
- social media management
- legislative administration and lobbying
- digital media literacy and education
- sports media
Global Student Success Program
Queens College Global Student Success Program (GSSP) is a required first-year experience program designed by academic experts covering all aspects of your new living and learning environment in the U.S. As a Queens College student from day one you will enjoy the added benefits of smaller classes where you will receive more personalized attention and access to academic advisors and tutoring as well as opportunities to connect with other international and American students through a variety of social activities, student clubs and organizations.
