BA/BS in Communication and Media Studies

Media and Communication Studies is a Bachelor of Arts major offered at UW Bothell for students who want to understand how media shape society. It pairs hands-on production with grounding in communication theory and history, with attention to power, difference and injustice. Students consider who gets access to media, who controls it and how it is used locally, nationally and globally. They learn to research communication processes, produce ethical content for varied audiences and analyze the rules and technologies behind modern media. Typical career interests include public relations, media production and journalism. There are no formal prerequisites, and incoming students may apply to the major while applying for admission to the university. The curriculum also includes an interdisciplinary writing seminar, a core media course and practice-focused production classes.