Electronic Media - B.S.
COLLEGE: | College of Communication and Information |
DEPARTMENT: | School of Journalism and Mass Communication 334 Franklin Hall Tel: 330-672-2572 E-mail: jmc@kent.edu Web: www.jmc.kent.edu |
DESCRIPTION: | The Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media comprises three concentrations: Electronic media production majors learn how to create audio and video programs. Students may assist in the production aspects of both Black Squirrel Radio and TV2. Graduates generally secure entry-level positions in production departments for broadcast operations or production work in studios. Electronic media sports production majors learn how to shoot, edit, produce and create graphics for a variety of sporting events, including basketball and football. Students work both remotely in the field with a satellite truck and in the TV 2 studio to produce the games. They also learn about sports marketing and sports and the media. Electronic media management majors study all aspects of program planning for electronic media, including understanding audiences' attitudes/motives and what types of programs attract different audiences. Graduates generally find employment in program scheduling, broadcast station management and sales fields. |
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: |
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators held about 105,000 jobs in 2006. Their employment was distributed among the following detailed occupations:
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: |
Students first entering the university, whether from high school or transferring from another institution, are admitted directly into one of the nine JMC majors/concentrations. A Kent State GPA of 2.75 must be maintained to continue taking JMC courses. Current Kent State students wishing to pursue a major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher to be admitted directly into one of the ten majors/concentrations. Current Kent State students with a GPA lower than 2.75 (but 2.0 or higher) may be admitted as journalism and mass communication pre-majors. |
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: |
Minimum 2.75 GPA cumulative and in major. Minimum 80 credit hours taken outside the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Only general elective courses may be taken as pass/fail, of which maximum 12 credit hours may be taken as pass/fail. Students must meet the requirements stated in this catalog to declare a journalism and mass communication major. |
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: |
None |
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STUDY ABROAD/AWAY OPPORTUNITIES: | There are many Study Abroad/Away Opportunities, for more information contact the Office of Global Education, or CCI's Coordinator of International Programs. |
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PROGRAM FEE: | $60/semester | ||||||||
ACCREDITATION: | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication |
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: |
National Association of Black Journalists, Public Relations Student Society of America, National Press Photographers Association, American Advertising Federation Student Chapter, Kappa Tau Alpha. Student Media: Artemis, The Daily Kent Stater, The Burr and Cyburr, UHURU, Luna Negra, Fusion, TV2, Black Squirrel Radio, KentWired.com |
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS: |
Journalism and Mass Communication (M.A.) |
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