Find Your Voice, Tell Your Story, Make a Difference
Studying media, film, journalism and strategic communication is about more than getting a degree. It’s about joining an engaged community of media-makers and researchers who equip you with the tools to transform your passions into a fulfilling career.
We create learning environments that balance theory and practice by connecting the classroom with the world, bridging the gap between research and creative expression. You’ll explore today’s communication challenges and build tomorrow’s solutions. Internships and travel courses made possible by our network of alumni and our partnerships with local organizations will enhance your experience.
Our internationally recognized faculty emphasize critical thinking, community engagement and experiential learning. Your professors are also your mentors, guiding you through theoretical and historical approaches to the study and practice of media culture as it speaks to multicultural communication and social justice.
Undergraduate Programs
Our undergraduates can major in journalism studies, strategic communication (public relations), film studies and production, and media studies. Students can also pursue a minor in media, film and journalism studies.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students can build connections and expertise through the MA in Media & Public Communication with concentrations in Strategic Communication or Media and Globalization. Alternately, you can create customized course plans in a field of your own design through our interdisciplinary MA in International & Intercultural Communication, a one-of-a-kind program offered in partnership with the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.
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Student Opportunities
Both undergraduate and graduate students take part in our robust internship program. Film students present their work through the InShort Film Showcase and internally-recognized Project DU F.I.L.M., while media studies and journalism students find their voice through the Clarion, DU’s student newspaper; Rocky Mountain Reverb, DU's student-run podcast; and DU Media, the student-run Instagram account that highlights student work.
Discover OpportunitiesFaculty Experts
Our internationally recognized faculty are active researchers and media-makers. They are experts in strategic communication, media studies, film studies and production, journalism and digital media studies. Some recent projects focus on news and inequality, freedom of speech, media and terrorism, Indigenous and day laborer technology use, and gender and media in areas of conflict. Our faculty regularly publish and present both research and creative work on international platforms.
Meet Our FacultyThe Denver Advantage
Denver offers a wide range of opportunities for student internships, fellowships, and community engagement both on- and off-campus. You can gain real-world experience in areas as diverse as arts, culture and entertainment, government and politics, television and radio, health and wellness and digital media and design. Our travel and research grants help fund your community work.
Explore InternshipsMedia, Film & Journalism Studies News
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Connect with the MFJS Department Spring 2023
Find out more about MFJS faculty office hours.
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Chair's Corner: Fall 2022
MFJS department chair Derigan Silver, PhD, gives an update.
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MFJS Podcasts Launch New Seasons
New seasons Rocky Mountain Reverb (RMR) and Hear Allá Presente (HAP) are live across multiple audio streaming platforms.