{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:39:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the<br>Department of Communication &amp; Media Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"946ad969b3ab7a1808c567af3e8ffd0d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-246999\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-246999\" data-viewnumber=\"246999\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;246999&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/cmds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=246999&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/cmds\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=246999\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Explore today's diverse communication and media environment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We approach communication in a way that questions and analyzes media and technology and their relationship to social and cultural practices, and the circulation of ideas and values. Learn how culture and media are intrinsically intertwined, from the expression of identities and social relations to the circulation of ideas and the shaping of social and political values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What makes us unique:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn from experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/faculty-research\/our-faculty\/\">faculty<\/a> in a diverse field of course offerings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost your resume and hone your skills with direct work experience in communication. Our program partners with 50+ organizations that offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/undergrad\/field-placement\/\">student placements<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/academic-resources\/\">Peer Support &amp; Campus Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Our Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Can I Do With My Degree?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a> which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b19f97e30492cef09c9fc264c9718f5d\">Our approach to communication emphasizes the questioning and analyzing of media and technology in their relationship to social and cultural practices and the circulation of ideas and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/commitment-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"group at a conference\" class=\"wp-image-248646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/commitment-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/commitment-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-68107ced9abb2824d58ec08e84ac155a\">Commitment to Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50bc0ecf14270ea87e159c81672cb5b8\">The Department of Communication &amp; Media Studies is one of the most popular departments at York University and is ranked as one of the top 6 in Canada according to the global standards of the QS World University Ranking system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/unique-programming-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"students in tel building\" class=\"wp-image-248645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/unique-programming-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/unique-programming-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0dbe3847149f8e6e2aa306b54cce5a84\">Unique Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3679c7854429be28a2749ae7c0b6ba1\">Our approach to communication emphasizes the questioning and analyzing of media and technology in their relationship to social and cultural practices, and the circulation of ideas and values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/skills-development-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"panel at a conference\" class=\"wp-image-248644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/skills-development-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/skills-development-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ecfee41b11bee63adbff6f267361a96e\">Skills Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3c49a37f277bbd65da0711ef8a0c876\">Our students become critical, independent and creative thinkers able to engage with the various dimensions and complexities of communication, whether this involves creating or evaluating media content and information technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/study-abroad-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"female student studying abroad\" class=\"wp-image-248643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/study-abroad-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2025\/05\/study-abroad-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bd732b0bbba73fb1eba87c569284326d\">Educational Diversity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2d1ef909c46df217ac98cec9729b137\">Our program features the ability to diversify your education by combining your Communication &amp; Media Studies degree with another major or minor program or going on an international exchange.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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