Criteria for Continuing in the Media Studies Major

Continuation in the Media Studies major is contingent upon the following requirements:

1. At least a 2.0 GPA average in MST courses is required. 
2. Adherence to all building and equipment policies and procedures.
3. Professional conduct and treatment of program equipment, including prompt payment of any charges assessed for equipment damage.
4. Compliance with all university regulations including the Academic Honor Policy. Plagiarism, submitting the same work to more than one class, falsified attendance records, etc., are grounds for dismissal from the major.

Overall Requirements

• 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
• Minimum 36 credits in Media Studies (all levels).
• Students must take the core requirements (15 credits) and seven additional courses (21 credits).
• At least a 2.0 GPA average in MST courses is required. 

Degree Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
University Requirements
General Education Requirements (MAC)
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Requirements		15
MST 100	Understanding Media
MST 271	Introduction to Media Production
MST 302	Introduction to Film History
or MST 303	History of Digital Media
MST 484	Professional Practice
Select one course from the following:
MST 460	Seminar in Media Studies
MST 489	Media Thesis Production
Additional Courses		21
Select 21 credits from the following:
MST 190	WUAG Workshop
MST 204	Media Writing
MST 205	Media Literacy
MST 225	Film Appreciation
MST 226	Television Appreciation
MST 301	Media Theory
MST 302	Introduction to Film History *
MST 303	History of Digital Media *
MST 314	Emerging Technologies
MST 321	Topics in Media
MST 325	Gender and Media Culture
MST 326	News Analysis
MST 327	Topics in Non-Western Media
MST 330	Cult Films
MST 341	Broadcast Newswriting
MST 343	Creative Copywriting
MST 350	Writing for the Screen
MST 352	Creative Process in Film and Video
MST 361	Announcing for Media
MST 370	Fiction Film Production
MST 372	Sound
MST 373	Lighting
MST 374	Cinematography
MST 375	Editing I
MST 378	Virtual Production
MST 388	Gaming and Esports Production
MST 395	Special Problems
MST 399	Independent Study
MST 404	Emerging Technologies Studio
MST 407	Media Law and Ethics
MST 415	Film Theory
MST 424	Media Financing and Distribution
MST 427	Topics in Film Studies
MST 428	Topics in Digital Media
MST 453	Topics in Media Writing
MST 459	Doing Visual History
MST 465	Unreal Engine for Filmmaking
MST 471	Editing II
MST 478	Virtual Production II
MST 479	Directing
MST 483	Topics in Media Production
MST 485	Client Based Production
MST 487	Animation Production
MST 488	Documentary Production
MST 490	Advanced WUAG Workshop
MST 492	Media Internship
MST 497	Advanced Media Production Practicum

*

These courses may be used if not used to meet core requirements.

Strong Minor or Second Major

Media Studies majors are encouraged to develop a strong minor or second major in a related area of communication (e.g., Art, Communication Studies, English, etc.), a modern foreign language, or a content area (e.g., History, Psychology, Sociology, etc.).

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for the degree.

Disciplinary Honors in Media Studies 

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 credit hours as defined below.
• UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required		3
HSS 490	Senior Honors Project
6 credits of Honors coursework in the major		6
3 credits of Honors coursework in the major or another area		3

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Media Studies; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

Honors Advisor

Contact Jeffrey Adams at jtadams@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Media Studies.

To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/lloyd-international-honors-college/academics/admissions-scholarships/disciplinary-honors-admissons/.