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Dr. Bernard Luskin has been appointed Director of the new Media Studies Ph.D. Program in the School of
Psychology of the Fielding Graduate Institute. Fielding's President Judith
Kuipers, in announcing the appointment, stated: “This new program is unique
in that it places psychology at the forefront of media communication. The
program represents a new and significant opportunity to use media in new and
creative ways in healthcare, education, commerce, publishing, government,
and entertainment.”
“Our vision for this program is to provide a meaningful opportunity for
professionals interested in creating and using media effectively. Media psychology has become a cutting-edge subject offering new career options.
This is a program whose time is here,” said School of Psychology Dean Ronald
Giannetti.
“The Media Studies Program is perfect for working professionals,” said Luskin. Explaining the scope of this new program, he
stated, “Digital media are changing the ways we work and live. The study of
media effects offers many research challenges and there is a great deal
to discover. ‘Pscybermedia’ blends psychology, artificial intelligence, media
and technology. This is a unique global program for the 21st century.
Fielding’s headquarters is located in the world’s major digital media
corridor, between Santa Barbara and San Diego, centered in Hollywood, and
the entertainment industry. I look forward to speaking with industry professionals having interest in this program,” said Luskin.
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