Media Studies and Production Major

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production

Launch your career as a multifaceted media professional with the Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. At the intersection of theory and practice, the media studies degree takes you beyond the typical scope of a communication or broadcasting degree, teaching you both the "why" and "how" behind everything a media professional does.

The energized and highly collaborative media studies major provides the professional development and training necessary to contribute to the ever-evolving media landscape—including television, radio, music, videography, podcasting and more—now and in the future. Graduates of this program are well-positioned for success in a range of industries related to media studies and production, from advertising, marketing and business to news and entertainment.

Through the media studies degree you will learn

how to create content for an array of media outlets;
how to produce and engineer both sound and video using cutting-edge equipment;
how to harness mass media to inform, influence and entertain audiences;
the history and evolution of media, including cultural and gender representations; and
the legal and ethical issues intertwined with producing media.

Located in Philadelphia, the nation’s fourth-largest media market, your courses extend beyond the classroom and into the city. Career development, internships and other networking opportunities abound in Philadelphia, enabling you to begin your career well before you graduate. Learn more about how this program prepares you for careers in media studies and media production.

Find Your Focus

As a student in the media production major, you can choose from the media analysis, media business and media production concentrations that focus your studies on the subject matter that best aligns with your passions and goals. Regardless of your selection, you are not limited to one track and may take classes across all areas. Learn more about the Media Studies and Production Major concentrations.

Minor in Digital Media Technologies

Expand your knowledge of the information age and learn to communicate using fast-evolving, emerging technologies. An interdisciplinary program, this minor is offered through the Department of Media Studies and Production within the Klein College of Media and Communication and the Department of Computer and Information Sciences within the College of Science and Technology. Students who complete the program will be prepared to use technology to integrate internet content with computers and mobile devices, critically analyze decisions made regarding the use of technology, and understand the impact of current and emerging technologies on communications. Learn more about this minor.

CONTACT

Sally Kyvernitis is the Computer and Information Services Department program contact for this minor.
Email: sallyk@temple.edu
Phone: 215-204-2030

Hector Postigo is the Media Studies and Production Department program contact for this minor.
Email: hector.postigo@temple.edu
Phone: 215-204-7398

Classes & Curriculum

The media studies degree can be completed over four years of continuous, full-time study. Among the courses offered in this 124-credit degree program are the following.

Audio Mixing/Audio Mastering
The Business of Media
Creative Scriptwriting
Latin American Media
Law and Ethics of Digital Media
LGBT Representation in Media
Media in Popular Culture
Podcast and Radio Production
Producing and Directing
The Recording Industry and Music Business
Sports Production Practicum
Technology and Culture
Travel Writing

Special topics courses are also offered every term, with recent classes including Developing a Global Streaming Service, Hip Hop Media and Cultural Communication, Magical History Tour: The Story of the Beatles and Spanish in the Media.

Learn more about courses and requirements for the Media Studies and Production Major.

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What sets apart our Media Studies and Production Major?

Opportunities to work alongside talented peers: Our students work collaboratively in practicums, clubs, organizations and countless extracurricular activities. From podcasts to live TV, online magazines, radio, print and a record label, our media production degree helps students find their passion, whether it be behind the scenes, on camera or in the newsroom. Through TUTV, Temple’s Emmy Award-winning cable station, our students have produced significant media in Philadelphia, including coverage of such high-profile events as the 2015 Papal Visit and the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
A flexible, student-oriented program: Not only does our media production degree allow students to learn and gain professional experience from multiple areas in Klein; it also provides access to various field experiences, internships and study away programs. Among the many study and intern away opportunities is the Acrosanti, Arizona spring break trip, during which students learn about sustainable communities, technology and media.
Our renowned faculty: You will work with and learn from award-winning industry experts with decades of experience in broadcasting, reporting, production management and more. Our professors are analysts, authors, journalists, podcasters, producers and thought leaders. They are scholars in traditional and emerging schools of thought, with focuses that include new technology, media literacy and communication for social change.

Plus One: Graduate with a master’s in five years.

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a total of five years with our Plus One program. In this accelerated program of study, undergraduate students begin taking graduate-level courses their junior year, satisfying requirements for the Media Studies and Production bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the same time. This program is creative and flexible, so students can choose courses that best align with their professional and academic goals.

Contact

Contact the following faculty member with questions about this program.
Matthew Lombard is the department chair.
Email: matthew.lombard@temple.edu

Jack Klotz is the vice chair of the department.
Email: jack.klotz@temple.edu

Concentrations

You can focus on Media Studies and Production or you can take one of the following concentrations.

International Communication

Students in the International Communication Concentration (ICC) acquire a theoretical and practical education in international and intercultural communication and media. A unique opportunity for Klein students, this program allows you to obtain skills and knowledge in cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication by reflecting on your own cultural lens. Students participating in the ICC program are enlightened about various perspectives through an internationally and interculturally oriented curriculum. The program is offered on Temple’s domestic campuses, but students can supplement some coursework while studying abroad.
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Media Analysis

Develop critical understanding of the roles of media in contemporary life. Students who select this track are prepared for careers as editorial or technical writers, market research analysts, media consultants, media scholars and more.
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Media Business

Study practical ways to participate in enterprises that create, produce and distribute media content. Students who follow this track find careers as media entrepreneurs, media production freelancers, owners of production companies, website developers and more.
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Media Production

Gain the critical and analytical skills to produce content for various media. Students who study in this track seek careers as editors, producers, recording engineers, videographers, website designers, writers and more
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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $20,616.00 per year
Out-of-state: $35,712.00 per year

Our Academic Advisors

Our academic advisors will help you stay on track to graduate and ensure you remain on a clear professional path.

Walk-in advising is available in the first two weeks of the semester for students who need assistance with any registration issues.

Express advising is available for students throughout the rest of the semester. Advisors answer routine questions in 15-minute sessions.

For more in-depth, personalized assistance, students may make appointments. To schedule an appointment or ask a question, contact our advising office.
Phone: 215-204-5273
Email: advise@temple.edu

You can also contact the advising office through TUportal under the Klein College tab.

The Klein Advising Office, which serves all Klein majors, is located at the following address.

Student Affairs/Advising
Annenberg Hall, Room 9
2020 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Important Dates

Our academic calendar includes an overview of all relevant upcoming dates.

Learn more about academic advising in the Media Studies and Production Major.

Program Contact

Contact the Department of Media Studies and Production with additional questions.

Department of Media Studies and Production
Annenberg Hall, Room 205
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sandra Kennedy is the office manager.
Phone: 215-204-5401
Email: msp@temple.edu

Matthew Lombard is the co-chair.
Email: lombard@temple.edu

Jack Klotz is the vice chair.
Email: jklotz@temple.edu

Rebecca Gollihur is the department director.
Email: gollihur@temple.edu

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Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining a student organization can affect your career and college experience in meaningful ways. Not only will you learn how to work with a team, you’ll also gain access to exciting projects, peer support and valuable networking opportunities.

Bell Tower Music is Temple University’s student-run record label.
TUTV is Temple’s digital cable station with programming that includes Temple Update, A Broader View and OwlSports Update.
WHIP Radio is Temple’s student-run internet radio station.

Learn more about student clubs and organizations available to Media Studies and Production Major students.

Study Away

Take on new challenges, experiences and viewpoints in an array of academic settings in the U.S. or around the world, through the Media Studies and Production Major’s Global Opportunities programs.

Our Global Opportunities programs create leaders in media and communication by providing opportunities to study and work while experiencing life in influential urban centers throughout the world.

You have the option of studying or interning in more than 20 destinations in the U.S. and around the world, including Dublin, Los Angeles and more.

These study away programs are designed to not only enhance your marketability in the global workplace, but also to increase your cultural capital and support your personal growth. Learn more about study away programs for the Media Studies and Production Major.

Questions?

Representatives from our Global Opportunities office are available to answer any questions you may have.
Phone: 215-204-2354
Email: kleingo@temple.edu

Accreditation

CO-MSP-BA

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Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production

Find Your Focus

Minor in Digital Media Technologies

CONTACT

Classes & Curriculum

What sets apart our Media Studies and Production Major?

Plus One: Graduate with a master’s in five years.

Contact

Concentrations

International Communication

Media Analysis

Media Business

Media Production

Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

Tuition & Fees

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