Broadcast and Digital Media Emphasis

(from the 2009-2011 Undergraduate Catalog)

Broadcast and Digital Media involves the study of how people communicate with others through electronic means – primarily radio and television. Of course, the development of the Internet and other forms of electronic communication has allowed us to broaden our definition of telecommunication to include a variety of new media. Students who emphasize in Broadcast and Digital Communication will learn about the ‘hands on’ work that takes place in a radio station, television studio, or in a web development lab. They’ll get opportunities to produce and appear in broadcast and webcast programming. Students have access to state-of-the-art computer and broadcast equipment, including student operated cable-TV station, WMCM-TV. Equally important, students also learn about what’s needed behind the scenes. We offer a huge array of courses dealing with issues of audience analysis, finance, management, and other subjects that graduates need to be well versed in to work successfully in a changing media marketplace. Recent graduates are working at broadcast stations, cable companies, corporate communication facilities, educational institutions, and governmental agencies across the U.S.

 

Broadcast and Digital Media Major

(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs) — 39 credits.

Core requirement: CST 190, 301, 498, 499. Required: Choose two of the following: CST 271, 272 or 274, 370 or 375, 471 or 480.

Nine credits of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis areas:

  • Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 334, 336, 338
  • Three credits: CST 215, 310, 315, 410, 412, 413, 415, 417, 419
  • Three credits: CST 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380

Electives (minimum six credits) from any CST course excluding CST 110.

 

Broadcast and Digital Media Minor

(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs) — 24 credits.

Required: CST 190, 271, 272 or 274, 370 or 375, 471 or 480.

Nine credits of electives selecting a course from each of the other emphasis areas:

  • Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 334, 336, 338
  • Three credits: CST 215, 310, 315, 410, 412, 413, 415, 417, 419
  • Three credits: CST 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380