Want to see what your path might look like as a medie studies major? Here’s a sample schedule to give you an idea what classes you’ll be taking, plus term-by-term tips for keeping your education on track. For a BA, you’ll need to take two foreign language courses, and for a BS, you’ll need to take at least one math or computer information science course.
Fall Term - First Year
Foreign Language 101 (BA) or MATH/CIS (BS) | 4 |
J201 Media & Society | 4 |
WR 121 College Composition I | 4 |
Arts & Letters Course | 4 |
Winter Term - First Year
Foreign Language 102 or MATH/CIS (BS) | 4 |
J100 Media Professions | 2 |
WR 122 College Composition II | 4 |
Science Course | 4 |
Spring Term - First Year
Foreign Language 103 (BA) or MATH/CIS (BS) | 4 |
J101 Grammar for Communicators | 2 |
Arts & Letters Course | 4 |
Non-J Minor Course | 4 |
First-Year Benchmarks
- Complete pre-major core courses.
- Join a student group.
- Attend a major info session.
- Begin career exploration.
- Meet with your academic advisor.
- Explore study-abroad options.
Fall Term - Second Year
Foreign Language 201 (BA) or Math/CIS (BS) | 4 |
J211 Gateway to Media | 8 |
Winter Term - Second Year
Foreign Language 201 (BA) or Math/CIS (BS) | 4 |
J212 Writing for Communicators | 4 |
Arts & Letters Course | 4 |
Non-J Minor Course | 4 |
Spring Term - Second Year
Foreign Language 203 (BA) or Math/CIS (BS) | 4 |
J213 Fact or Fiction | 4 |
Arts & Letters Course | 4 |
Non-J Minor Course | 4 |
Second-Year Benchmarks
- Create a graduation plan.
- Do informational interviews.
- Begin creating a portfolio.
- Craft a resumé and cover letter.
- Meet with your faculty advisor.
Fall Term - Third Year
J314 Intro to Media Studies | 4 |
J Core Context A | 4 |
Science Course | 4 |
Literature/Arts & Letters Course | 4 |
Winter Term - Third Year
J Core Context A Course | 4 |
J Core Context A Course | 4 |
Non-J Elective | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
Spring Term - Third Year
J Core Context A Course | 4 |
J Core Context B Course | 4 |
Literature/Arts & Letters Course | 4 |
CAS Block #2 | 4 |
Third-Year Benchmarks
- Continue adding to your portfolio.
- Consider starting a minor.
- Do an internship.
- Gain leadership experience.
- Start actively networking.
Fall Term - Fourth Year
J Core Context B Course | 4 |
J Elective | 4 |
Economics/Social Science Course | 4 |
Winter Term - Fourth Year
JMS Skills Course | 4 |
Economics/Social Science Course | 4 |
CAS Block #3 | 4 |
Non-J Elective | 1 |
Spring Term - Fourth Year
J413 Capstone | 4 |
J Elective | 4 |
CAS Block #3 | 4 |
Fourth-Year Benchmarks
- Take the GRE or LSAT.
- Do another internship.
- Gain more leadership experience.
- Continue networking.
- Apply for law or graduate school.
Academic Support and Career Advising
Need some guidance? Our academic advisors are here for you. The SOJC Student Services Center is your one-stop shop for undergrad academic advice and career-building tips. All undergraduate SOJC students are welcome—even if you haven’t enrolled yet. Drop in to Student Services on the ground floor of Allen Hall or make an appointment and get on track to meet your goals.