Communication, Culture, and Media

Communication, Culture, and Media

Do you find your niche communicating with people across a variety of cultures? As a communication, culture, and media major you will do exciting research and learn the complexities and possibilities of modern communication. You’ll even become familiar with a second language and culture—a crazy-smart skill that will help you succeed in this global society.

Find your Passion with the Right Concentration

As a communication, culture, and media major you can concentrate in:

  • Language and diversity
  • Media
  • Contemporary culture

What You Need to Know About This Program

  • The program covers three main areas: digital, graphic, audio, and written media; the technology, power, and meaning of historical and modern popular culture; and strategies for effective communication.
  • You’ll experience a core set of humanistic, theoretical courses in communication.
  • This is one of the few undergraduate programs in the country that emphasizes digital media, language and diversity, and social change from a cultural studies perspective and within an interdisciplinary department.
  • You will be trained to use specialized software designed for communication professionals.
  • You will develop communication skills appropriate for a specific career path and gain expertise in language and culture.
  • You’ll have access to the HDMZ computer lab, where helpful consultants are always on duty.

Be sure to take advantage of the CinOptic Communication and Media Enterprise. This student-run business team develops design products for clients at Michigan Tech and around our community. Products include marketing materials, websites, instructional documents—you name it!

Learn more about communication, culture, and media at Michigan Tech!