Department Information

Chair:
Paul van der Veur
Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-117
Phone: 607-753-4201
Fax: 607-753-4821

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Program Details

Communication Studies: Concentration in Media Production [MEPD] (Major)

The communication studies concentration in media production prepares students for careers in sound and video digital production.

Career Potential

  • Broadcasting
  • Audio production/post production
  • Video production/post production
  • Broadcast journalism

Communication Studies Core
  • COM 100 - Human Communication (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 200 - Communication History (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 203 - Introduction to Media Writing (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 301 - Mass Media and Society (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 302 - Intercultural Communication (3 cr. hr.) or
  • COM 303 - International Communication (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 304 - Communication Research (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 400 - Communication Law and Ethics (3 cr. hr.)
A. Required Courses
  • COM 322 - Intermediate Writing for Radio and Television (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 430 - Media Criticism (3 cr. hr.)
B. Choose at least one course from each group
Group A
  • COM 243 - Studio Television Production (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 342 - Field Television Production (3 cr. hr.)
Group B
  • COM 242 - Audio Production (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 312 - Radio and Television Performance (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 343 - Broadcast Journalism (3 cr. hr.)
  • COM 349 - Multimedia Production (3 cr. hr.)
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124