(UC Berkeley) Media Studies Degree, Program Information at University of California

A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization. Find Colleges Offering Media Studies Degree.

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Court Reporters
Job Description
Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Selective Attention
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Reporters and Correspondents
Job Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 530
- Average Annual Salary: $45,370
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.81
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 750
- Average Annual Salary: $55,250
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.56
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 59,212
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 59,921
- Percent Job Growth: 1.20%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Editors
Job Description
Perform variety of editorial duties, such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 890
- Average Annual Salary: $48,500
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.32
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,690
- Average Annual Salary: $66,400
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.92
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 121,511
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 124,275
- Percent Job Growth: 2.27%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Copy Writers
Job Description
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 290
- Average Annual Salary: $75,100
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.11
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Annual Salary: $68,370
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.87
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 135,246
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 152,552
- Percent Job Growth: 12.80%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Near Vision
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Job Description
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 290
- Average Annual Salary: $75,100
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.11
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Annual Salary: $68,370
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.87
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 135,246
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 152,552
- Percent Job Growth: 12.80%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Near Vision

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Media Studies

	Total
Overall
All Students	165

By Gender
Male	31
Female	134

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	4
American Indian	2
Black	13
Asian	61
Hispanic	15
White	56
Unknown	14

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2 Year Programs

Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93305

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 128

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Chabot College

25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

City College of San Francisco

50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

College of Marin

835 College Ave
Kentfield, CA 94904

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

College of the Desert

43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

College of the Siskiyous

800 College Ave
Weed, CA 96094

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Fullerton College

321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Gavilan College

5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Glendale Community College

1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 11

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Golden West College

15744 Golden West
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Los Angeles Pierce College

6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91371

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Los Angeles Valley College

5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91401

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Moorpark College

7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Orange Coast College

2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Rio Hondo College

3600 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

San Joaquin Delta College

5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

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4 Year Programs

Chapman University

One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Claremont Mckenna College

500 E 9th St
Claremont, CA 91711

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 3

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Menlo College

1000 El Camino Real
Atherton, CA 94027

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Business and Management

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