Dr. Henry Jenkins

Professor

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Biography

Henry Jenkins is a Provost Professor at the University of Southern California, where he has spent over 20 years exploring the intersections of media and popular culture. An accomplished author and editor of 20 books, Jenkins has examined participatory cultures and their implications for education, politics, and societal engagement. His notable works include 'Textual Poachers: Television Fans and Participatory Culture' and 'Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide'. Jenkins co-chaired the comparative media studies master's program at MIT and has been influential in advocating for public-facing scholarship in media studies. He leads the Civic Paths Research Group, which experiments with enhancing civic engagement and fostering civic imagination. His dedication to increasing public access to communication and media studies is evident in his extensive writing on various media forms and his active participation in educational podcasts and blogs.

Research Interests

Awards

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B. Aubrey Fisher Mentorship Award

2010-01-01
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Jessie McCanse Award

2015-01-01
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ICA Fellows Book Award

2007-01-01

Courses

COMM 577: Fandom, Participatory Culture and Web 2.0 JOUR 490x: Directed Research JOUR 590: Directed Research

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.