Communication Studies

Embraces a variety of disciplines from Temple's Klein College of Media and Communication, including critical and mass media studies, production, journalism, and advertising. Students can choose from several tracks, including a production track that emphasizes visual or audio production. Students may also undertake an optional internship available in a variety of related fields. Along with technical skills, knowledge, and critical thinking, the major aims for students to become productive and responsible professionals.

Major Requirements

Contemporary Media Environment Track and Thesis Track

Production Track

Faculty Advisor for the Communication Studies Major

Communication Studies
Instructor /
Faculty Advisor for the Communication Studies major / Communication Studies Operations Manager
Programs
Undergraduate

John A. Lipartito Jr.

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Sample Curriculum

Required Courses

Required Major Electives

One course in each of the following categories (Core Requirement)

Communication Theory
Research Methods
Analysis
Cross-Cultural Perspectives

One of the following tracks

Contemporary Media Environments Track
(Seven courses from three different departments such as Media Studies and Production, Journalism, and Film, Media Arts and Theater, chosen by consultation with an academic advisor)
Thesis Track
(Five electives in Klein College courses, three semesters of a foreign language, and a two-semester thesis, upon an approval from the Program)
Production Track
(Seven courses from the TV Production or Audio/Radio Track, chosen by consultation with an academic advisor, and two writing intensive courses)

FEATURED COURSES

A list of recently offered electives.

Travel Writing
The Video Game Industry and Game Culture
Creative Scriptwriting
Magazine Article Writing
Documentary Photography
Race & Ethnicity in American Cinema

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Brittanie Maddox

Company: DreamWorks Animation LLC

Class of 2021
Major: Communication Studies

Attending TUJ turned out to be a pivotal moment that set me on the path towards achieving my goals. While living in Japan I was able to study communications, work as a student worker, collaborate with other creatives, make new friends, and pursue my artistic passions. Under the guidance of the TUJ study abroad coordinator, I was able to redirect my study abroad goals back to Los Angeles and gain valuable experience in an enterntainment-focused semester through Temple Main Campus. These experiences helped me gain self-assurance, overcome my anxieties, and develop my networking skills. Today, I am grateful to have landed my dream job at DreamWorks Animation. I was able to turn my dream of working in animation, particularly in post-production, into a reality. Choosing TUJ was a decision that helped me stand out and ultimately led me to where I am today. I take great pride in the experiences I had at TUJ and the personal growth and career development that resulted from them.

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Faculty Advisor for the Communication Studies Major

John A. Lipartito Jr.