Telecommunications, 45-49 credits
Production concentration, 46-48 credits
In the production concentration, you'll examine the theory behind digital technology, master the art of content creation for tradition and emerging media, and learn how to create interactive products for today's media environment.
| TCOM 101 | Foundations of Telecommunications | 3 |
| TCOM 204 | Media Analysis and Criticism | 3 |
| TCOM 206 | Writing for Electronic Media: Scriptwriting | 1 |
| TCOM 207 | Writing for Electronic Media: Copywriting | 1 |
| TCOM 284 | Practical Aspects of Media Law | 1 |
| TCOM 231 | Media Aesthetics | 1 |
| TCOM 330 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| TCOM 332 | Beginning Video Production | 3 |
| TCOM 335 | Beginning Multimedia Production | 3 |
| TCOM 384 | Electronic Media Law | 3 |
| TCOM 408 | Media Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
Audio Production
Stunning sound remains more crucial than ever. A concentration in audio production will lay the foundation for a career in creating and distributing audio content for mobile media, podcasts, websites, television, radio, film, and more.
3 credits from
Digital Sports Production
Combines a passion for digital media creativity with a love for sports. A concentration in digital sports production empowers the use of innovative technology to create sports content for distribution across multiple platforms. Students receive special instruction in live-event production and storytelling for leading national sports networks and platforms.
6 credits from
| NEWS 221 | Journalistic Storytelling: Covering Issues | 3 |
| SPTA 290 | Revenue Generation in Sport | 3 |
| SPTA 345 | Sport Communication | 3 |
| SPTA 402 | Event and Facility Management in Sport | 3 |
Video Production
Nothing communicates quite like an amazing video. The rise of digital platforms and the ever-expanding need for fresh visual content has created stiff demand for creative, visual storytellers. A concentration in digital video production will equip students for a fun, challenging career creating and distributing video content for mobile media, tablets, podcasts, websites, television, radio, film, and more.
3 credits from
Multimedia Production
Be on the cusp of the latest technological advances in the world of media. Pick a concentration in multimedia production and learn skills and applications in the newest video and audio approaches across multiple platforms, including mobile media, podcasts, websites, television, radio, film, and more.
Audio Production, Video Production, Multimedia Production concentrations also are required to take 6 credits from both of the following two groupings
6 credits from
ENG 306, ENG 307, and ENG 310 require ENG 285 as a prerequisite.
ENG 410 requires ENG 310 as a prerequisite.
6 credits from
ACC 202 requires ACC 201 with a minimum grade of C as a prerequisite. ECON 202 requires ECON 201 with a minimum grade of C as a prerequisite. THEA 233 requires THEA 232 as a prerequisite. THEA 250 requires THEA 103, and permission of the instructor as prerequisites.
Film and media studies concentration, 45 credits
The relationship between film and society has always been complex, and the digital revolution has made that relationship even more compelling. A challenging blend of scholarly study and hands-on learning, our concentration in film and media studies takes students through an in-depth examination of film, television, and other forms of media that people experience every day. This concentration is an excellent precursor to graduate studies or a career in media law.
12 credits from
ENG 310 requires ENG 285 as a prerequisite. ENG 410 requires ENG 310 as a prerequisite.
Media Promotion and Management, 45 credits
Offers courses in the theory and practice of managing, promoting and delivering media time and content. Prepares students for careers in sales, promotion, and management.
3 credits from
6 credits from
HOSP 477 requires HOSP 376 as a prerequisite. MKG 300 requires sophomore standing and a minimum of C in ECON 116 or ECON 201. MKG 310, 320, requires MKG 300 as a prerequisite. MKG 420 requires MKG 300 as a prerequisite.
News concentration, 49 credits
Now more than ever exceptional journalism and qualified journalists are needed. The NEWS concentration provides a hands-on learning environment to help master the art of storytelling in today's journalistic environment.
Required Courses
6 credits from
3 credits from
| JOUR 413 | Advanced Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| TCOM 422 | Advanced Video and Audio Reporting | 3 |
3 credits from