Home

About This Minor

Talk with your student success director to choose classes that will complement your major. Possible class topics include:

  • Media and popular culture
  • Communication and activism
  • Public journalism in the digital age
  • New media technologies, theories and practices
  • Media audiences
  • Film and television history
  • Intro to critical race and media studies
  • and more!

Want to learn more? Contact us!











Required Courses

  • 15 credit hours (five courses)

You will take one required course that examines mass media and teaches media literacy skills. Then you'll select four upper-level communication courses to complete the media studies minor.

A minor can only be earned as part of an undergraduate program. Talk with an ODUGlobal enrollment coordinator to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Online Learning Environment

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$374 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Summer 2022 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

Sound Interesting?Let’s Get Started

How to Apply

This minor can only be completed as part of an undergraduate degree from ODU. Learn more about our online bachelor's programs today!

Already have college credits?

We offer a free transfer evaluation before you apply, so you'll know how your credits may transfer. Let us know which program you're interested in, and we'll contact you to get the process started.

Meet Your Team

A dedicated enrollment team for your major will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.