Fall 2020 Update

Fall 2020 Update: Wright State University’s Dayton and Lake Campuses plan to return to teaching for 2020 Fall Semester on August 24 with a dynamic and flexible mixture of in-person and remote courses. Read more about our Right Here. Wright State. This Fall. plan.

Media Studies

The Media Studies major will complete both theoretical and applied courses. The media curriculum requires students to demonstrate competencies related to communication and media, writing, performance, and production, with emphasis on ethics and critical thinking. As media communication continues to evolve, the curriculum will embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and social changes presented by emerging technologies of communication and information.

Department: 
Communication

What we offer

Media Studies Minor

Success Stories

Alumni Profile

Foundation for success

From stand-up comedy to the automotive world, Chris Wagel ’02 credits Wright State with helping him thrive
Chris Wagel never envisioned a successful career in automotive sales. As a Wright State student, he steered clear of anything related to the world of business.
Student Profile

Tower power

Social work major Rebekah Wyse calls study abroad trip to France experience of a lifetime
Rebekah Wyse decided to major in social work at Wright State so she could help others.
Student Profile

Upwardly mobile

Graduating student Hunter Whitt applauds Wright State’s support of students with disabilities
Hunter Whitt will graduate from Wright State in December with a bachelor’s degree in communications, a minor in health communications and aspirations of becoming a school counselor.