Broadcasting and Digital Media
The broadcasting and digital media major prepares students for careers in a wide range of media — radio, television, non-broadcast audio/video production, and online and computer-based media. Because of the paraprofessional nature of this program and the balance of practical and theoretical aspects of media work, Cedarville graduates have excelled in careers across all of these media.
Through specifically designed courses, students have the opportunity to work in environments in which radio stations are streaming alternate music formats on the web, television is digital and interactive, and the Internet's broadband capacity provides video on demand. Students receive a broad perspective to prepare them to work in a rapidly changing media environment and will also select a concentration for specialization.
Course requirements involve 53 semester hours — 32 semester hours of core courses that provide the student with an overview of these media and develop skills in common with all of them and a 21-hour concentration. The concentrations provide specialized courses in audio production (radio and non-broadcast audio), video production (television and non-broadcast video), management/sales (covering the business side of the field), and interactive media (online and computer-based media).
Areas of Specialization
- Audio
- Interactive
- Sales/Management
- Video
Program Homepage |
Online Catalog |
Top
Comprehensive Communication
Comprehensive Communication majors research and develop individualized programs of study which prepare them for their unique career goals. These programs are created under the guidance of the student’s advisor. The programs share a common core of Communication classes, a choice of additional relevant Communications classes, and selected courses from across the University curriculum.
Comprehensive Communication majors are typically:
Individual Self directed Adaptable
*What if these terms don’t describe me?
Don’t worry! We are such a diverse group of students; there will certainly be a place for you to design your own course of study with us. Contact us for details.
Online Catalog |
Top
Intercultural Communication
The intercultural communication major prepares students for vocations involving communication among different culture groups. In such contexts success in task performance depends upon one’s ability to adapt to new cultures, one's ability to communicate well, and the ability to establish healthy relationships.
Online Catalog |
Top
Journalism
The field of journalism is changing to meet the demands of today's evolving media. Cedarville's new and cutting-edge journalism program is designed to equip the next generation of journalists who will bring a strong ethical and moral perspective to the changing way people access the news.
Cedarville's approach: convergent journalism. Full convergence involves a radical change in approach and mindset among journalists and their managers. It involves a shared assignment desk where the key people and the multimedia assignment editors assess each news event on its merits and send the most appropriate people to the story. Convergent coverage is driven by the significance of the news event. Depending on variables unique to each country and company, convergence is one of the most likely scenarios for media organizations around the world.
Areas of Specialization
- Broadcast Journalism
- Print Journalism
- Public Relations
Program Homepage |
Online Catalog |
Top
Media Communication
The media communication major offers a new approach to the study of media that prepares students to lead media innovations, solve new problems, and address the unique challenges of convergent mediated communication. Students are taught to cultivate a unique approach to mediated communication that develops skills in creative problem-solving techniques, innovative adaptation of media forms and formats, and positive leadership.
Online Catalog |
Top
Organizational Communication
The field of organizational communication focuses on the study of communication processes in the organizational context. The Organization Communication major integrates knowledge of organizational and communication processes with the development of important communication skills. The major provides background in topics such as: leadership, group processes, training and development, interviewing, conflict management and negotiation. Students develop oral, written and interpersonal skills along with critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Oganizational Communication majors are typically:
Influential People Focused Inquisitive
Online Catalog |
Top
Political Communication
Whether working for a non-profit organization, in a government office or for a politician, a degree in political communication will prepare you for a 21st century career. The creative combination of instruction and hands-on experience will prepare you for success in a variety of opportunities!
Political Communication majors are typically:
Versatile Influential Responsible
What will you learn as a Political Communication Major?
- how media values are applied to political messages
- how to lead a press briefing
- how to write a press release
- how to write a variety of political speeches
- how to advocate for a policy or organization
- how to plan a campaign event
- how to develop a structured argument
- how to accurately read polling data
- how to craft a message for varying groups
Online Catalog |
Top
Technical and Professional Communication
The Technical and Professional Communication major prepares students for positions as communication experts in a variety of industries. The major itself involves 56 semester hours in specific technical and professional communication courses. To be admitted to the technical and professional communication program a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in ENG- 1400 Composition, TPC-3010 Style for Technical Communicators, and TPC-3100 Designing Visual Communication.
Online Catalog |
Top
Comprehensive Communication
A minor in general communications will help you to improve your persuasive, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. The minor involves 16 semester hours of communication arts courses.
Online Catalog |
Top
Electronic Media
The minor involves 16 semester hours of electronic media technology (EMTC) courses.
Online Catalog |
Top
Intercultural Communication
The intercultural communication minor is designed to prepare students from a variety of majors for careers in which cross-cultural communications skills are essential. Coursework focuses on a variety of intercultural communication settings, and is a compilation of courses drawn from the intercultural communication major.
Online Catalog |
Top
Organizational Communication
A minor in organizational communications will refine your communication skills needed in an organizational setting. Skills that will be addressed include group discussion, interviewing, and organizational leadership.
Online Catalog |
Top