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Writing & Media Studies


Writing and Media Studies
Program Overview
The Writing and Media Studies Major affords students the opportunity to pursue a broad spectrum of communication study. The curriculum prepares its graduates for careers as writing/media generalists in all sectors of the economy. The Minor and Associate Degree plans of study provide students with the fundamentals of each media, along with the flexibility to focus on one or more chosen components with elective options.

Department history/mission
Recognizing students' need for career preparation, the Department of English and Communication Arts designed the Writing and Media Studies major to respond to the growing demand for professionals who combine strong oral and written communication skills with state-of-the-art knowledge of contemporary media.

Unique Features
  Small classes and tailored assignments
  Opportunities to participate in cooperative education experiences
  Choice of electives to meet student interests and needs
  Opportunities to focus on specific career goals
  Opportunities to earn experiential credit


This major develops media expertise for work in corporate, government, and similar settings. Students who wish to prepare to teach media subjects in middle schools and high schools are referred to the major in Communication Arts for Secondary Teachers.





Dr. Cecilia Donohue
, Chair
English & Communication Arts
cdonohue@madonna.edu

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