Mass Media

About the Program

Explore the many aspects of print, broadcast and visual media communications as you prepare for your career as a mass media professional. You can also specialize your degree plan for advertising/public relations, electronic/digital media, or journalism.
Network with media professionals at campus, state and regional seminars. You can also study media while you enjoy European culture in our summer study abroad program.

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B.A. in Mass Media

degree plan

Sample 4-Year Plan

B.A. in Mass Media with Secondary Teacher Certification

Degree Plan

Sample 4-Year Plan

Earning your ASU mass media degree will open doors for you into a wide variety of media careers, or prepare you for graduate school.

Our graduates enjoy careers across the U.S. as TV anchors, reporters, producers, web design specialists and writers, and in public relations, advertising and video production.

You can also minor in Mass Media. Minors in Film Studies and Journalism are also available.

Program Faculty

Our faculty stay up to date on current industry trends, and several have won statewide teaching awards. Our small class sizes mean you really get to know your professors, and you can work side by side with them on research projects and in our on-campus media outlets.

Career Opportunities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a steady increase in career opportunities for various mass media fields through 2028.

Particularly high employment growth is expected for film and video editors, public relations specialists and broadcast technicians.

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Our Courses

Gain hands-on experience in our on-campus Ram TV station, Ram Radio internet radio station, and Ram Page student newspaper. You can also intern at local media outlets, production companies and advertising agencies.

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