Telecommunication Media Studies - BA

This program is designed to educate students for a productive future in an ever-changing world, preparing them for media-related positions in business, government, non-profit organizations and higher education, and emphasizing the story.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS) is designed for students with a passion for media. This degree features a broad, liberal arts approach to media topics, supported by foundational coursework from across the College of Arts and Sciences and beyond.

In the BA-TCMS major, students establish a deep understanding of media theory and research while developing the flexible, critical-thinking skills necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Why Choose the Bachelor of Arts?

  • Specialized Certification: BA majors have the unique option to earn a certificate in Social Media, allowing them to add an academic credential to their media foundation.
  • Flexible Focus: The BA is a media-oriented degree that requires a minor, giving students the freedom to pair their media expertise with a complementary field of study of their choice.
  • A Supportive Start:
    • Freshmen begin with a dedicated first-semester experience, introducing them to the breadth of the media field and the resources of Texas A&M through small-group engagement.
    • Transfer Students are welcomed into the "Communication, Media and Journalism family" through a transition process designed to meet them exactly where they are.

Areas of Study

All BA students complete a core curriculum to establish a foundation in the field, followed by elective choices that allow for a customized academic experience:

Media Foundations

  • Communication Technology Skills
  • Technology and Communication
  • Media Theory
  • Research Methods

Elective Specializations

  • Communication: interpersonal and organizational dynamics in media
  • Film Studies: the history, analysis and culture of cinema
  • Journalism: storytelling and information dissemination in the digital age
  • Business: the economic and managerial side of media industries

Career Opportunities

The BA serves as a versatile launchpad for a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors. Our graduates become leaders and creators who shape how the world consumes information, including:

  • Digital and Social Media: social media experts, online marketers and digital media specialists
  • Production and Creative Arts: producers, filmmakers, writers and artists
  • Broadcasting and News: broadcasters, journalists and media spokespeople
  • Leadership and Advocacy: industry leaders, government regulators, politicians, activists and informed citizens