Media Studies: Gaming and Digital Arts Certificate

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Degree, Certificate or Diploma

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Job Outlook

Number of Job Openings: 114

Job Outlook: -2.7% 1-Year Change

**Data collected from Lightcast (Q2 2026 data set, 2024-2025)

Wages

Entry: $20.57

Median: $26.38

Experienced: $30.98

Career Examples

Content Creation

Competitive Gamer

Esports Coach

First Semester

ESP 106 - Introduction to Gaming Studies 3.0 Credit(s)
MMS 202 - Social Media Marketing 3.0 Credit(s)
PHI 211 - Ethics in the Media 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 9.0 Credits

Second Semester

ESP 111 - Competitive Gaming Industry and Culture 3.0 Credit(s)
MMS 204 - New Media Production 3.0 Credit(s)
MMS 316 - Broadcasting and Streaming Online 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 9.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 18.0

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Program Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of the program students will:

  1. Operate professional equipment including audio soundboards, digital single-lens reflex cameras, studio cameras, and field cameras.
  2. Broadcast through new media platforms.
  3. Create audio, visual, and digital communications.
  4. Apply ethical practices that support player well-being, sportsmanship, and participation in esports communities.

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