Program Fits for Television Studies / Cultural Studies / American Studies?

[GradSkewlHopeful]

Hello!

I'm new to this forum, and figured I'd reach out to see if anyone on here has program recommendations pertaining to my research interests and existing background.

For my Master's thesis, I examined questions related to television, narrative mode, masculinity, capitalism, cultural studies, etc. The degree I pursued was technically housed in an English department, though I pursued the 'cultural studies' stream. For my undergraduate, I completed a combined BA in English & Communication Studies.

I've heard that TV studies is not the most prominent area of research considered by media studies admission committees (that there was a bit of a jump straight from film to digital media). Still, since I focused very much on television for my Master's project, I feel like I should stay in my lane and pursue programs / research advisors who have a background in this area (TV) also. 

 I've identified interesting media studies programs below that seem inclusive of television research, though I'm unsure if I've had enough media training to qualify. Essentially, in addition to these media-based programs, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend American and / or Cultural studies programs that might also be a good fit for someone interested in pursuing a television-related project (English programs are also not out of the question).

For Sure Interested in Applying to:

1.  University of Michigan – Screen Arts and Cultures
2.  Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD
3. UT Austin – PhD in Media Studies
4. Communication Studies, University of Iowa PhD 

Others on my radar:

1. PhD in Communications, Columbia University
2. NYU – Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
3. Brown University – Modern Culture and Media
4. UCLA – Cinema & Media Studies PhD

Other Programs:

1. Indiana University - PhD in Media Arts
2. University of Pittsburgh – PhD in Film and Media Studies

If anyone knows of different types of programs that are not technically housed within media / communication departments, ones that may be receptive to Television, American and/or Cultural Studies, I would be super grateful for any and all feedback!

Thanks everyone!

Edited September 1, 2018 by Bambina