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Degree, Certificate or Diploma
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Job Outlook
| 37 Regional, 157 State, 26,113 National |
What will you do
This program is designed for students intending to enter the workforce upon completion of this two-year degree. This program prepares students for a career as content creators and media specialists in the radio, television, social media, and journalism fields.
Wages
| Entry-level media specialists average $42,993.60 per year |
| Entry-level digital creators average $72,702.93 per year |
First Semester | ||||
| ART 125 - Digital Media | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105 - Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 105 - Audio Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 202 - Social Media Marketing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 204 - New Media Production | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 313 - Digital Communication Arts Practicum I | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
| ART 126 - Digital Media II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 134 - Media Writing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 317 - Digital Content Creation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 186 - Digital Media Analytics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 312 - Photojournalism | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 314 - Digital Communication Arts Practicum II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| MMS 114 - Media Production II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 216 - Social Media Capstone | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 311 - Podcasting | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 316 - Broadcasting and Streaming Online | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| WDV 121 - Web Interface Design | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
| MAT 711 - Business and Financial Mathematics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 315 - Digital Communication Arts Practicum III | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MMS 933 - Media Studies Internship | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 211 - Ethics in the Media | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 12.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 60.0 Credits | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
1. Demonstrate vocal performance abilities.
2. Use digital editing software and audio production equipment to produce professional quality materials.
3. Demonstrate a variety of effective promotions, sales, and marketing techniques and approaches.
4. Demonstrate a variety of writing styles for use in the media. 5. Create a post-graduation packet including a resume, cover letter, demo, and web/social media components.
6. Fully assess radio stations including management structure, revenue streams, and adherence to FCC policy.