A Hofstra degree in Mass Media Studies teaches you about all aspects of the media industry. The Mass Media Studies program at the School of Communication breaks down the social, legal, political, historical, and economic factors that influence modern media. Herbert School Mass Media Studies students then apply this in-depth knowledge to a variety of career paths or advance study in fields such as law, management, politics, and education.
Curriculum
Mass Media Studies at Hofstra is a versatile degree that offers various paths in your academic pursuits. Find out more about what makes The School of Communication's Mass Media Studies program unique below.
Concentrations
Hofstra students in the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Studies program have the choice of pursuing one of three concentrations: Media and Culture; Urban and Suburban Communication; or Media, Law, and Policy.
Course Options
Media and the Law: Examine law and court rulings as they pertain to censorship issues, intellectual property, privacy rights, and social media content.
Celebrity, Culture and Media: Critically analyze stardom and celebrity-making media industries
Privacy and Public Life in a Media Age: Explore issues of individual privacy, public life and civic engagement, online privacy, the surveillance environment, and more.
Minors and Career Path
Hofstra Mass Media Studies majors also complete a minor in a subject of your choice in the liberal arts and sciences.
Your Mass Media Studies degree can prepare you to build a career as a lawyer working for a media company, a candidate running for political office, or a journalist covering daily news or specialized beats, to name just a few options.
Learn from Experts
Who will you learn from within Hofstra’s Mass Media Studies program? Our students engage in lively discussions with professors who are highly respected scholars in their fields. Hofstra Mass Media Studies professors’ research interests include media ethics, issues of identity within popular culture, cultural sociology, game studies, new technology and society, political communication, and social media.
Mass Media Studies at Hofstra also connect with successful alumni who are working in diverse career fields through networking events and guest lectures.
The Student Experience
Explore potential career paths with a degree in Mass Media Studies at Hofstra. Develop valuable workplace skills, and build a network of professional contacts through internships, study abroad opportunities, campus media outlets, and student organizations.
Students have recently interned at:
- 1010 WINS
- AMC Networks
- Atlantic Records
- Billboard magazine
- Brooklyn Nets
- CBS/CBS News
- Cosmopolitan & Seventeen magazines
Gain hands-on experience:
More than a dozen campus media outlets and organizations let you expand your creativity and explore numerous media platforms.
Go global:
Journey beyond the classroom and experience Rome, Cuba, Los Angeles, and NYC through the Herbert School's study away programs.
The Outlook
With our comprehensive program, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study.
89%
Accepted a job within six months of graduation
$51,600
Average annual salary of mass communication/media studies majors in NYC region
17%
Projected job growth by 2026
Alumni Success
Recent Hofstra Mass Media Studies graduates work for leading companies and organizations in many different industries including the Council on Foreign Relations, ESPN, Fox News, iHeartMedia, NBC Universal, and The New York Times.
Mass Media Studies graduates are also pursuing advanced study at prestigious universities including Columbia University, Boston University, Boston College, New York University, and Syracuse University.
Among the Nation's Best
Programs within the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations are accredited by the prestigious Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, in recognition of the University’s commitment to the highest standards of teaching and programming excellence.
Questions about our program?
Contact Us
Jeffrey Morosoff
Associate Professor and Chair
Dept. of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations
jeffrey.morosoff@hofstra.edu
516-463-5248