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About the BA in Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism Degree

Why Study Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism at Cedarville?

Cedarville’s distinctly Christian broadcasting, digital media, and journalism major will prepare you for an in-demand career in a wide range of media — radio, television, film, non-broadcast audio/video production, multiplatform journalism, as well as online and computer-based media. You will graduate with a healthy mix of theory and hands-on experience, and you’ll be prepared to enter the diverse and ever-changing field of media.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Program Overview

Program Highlights

Biblical Worldview — You will learn to use your skills and talents to influence the culture for Christ in whatever form of media you choose.

Excellent Career Preparation — You will receive a broad perspective to prepare you to work in a rapidly changing media environment. 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 media forms.

Customizable — You can choose from three concentration areas to customize your degree to your career interests. Choose from:

Broadcasting

  • Digital Film and Video — Digital film and video production is a hands-on approach to producing visual stories using the quality digital film equipment and software editing platforms that will impact an audience in a specific way. Emphasis is placed on story first, then technique. You will leave this program with the confidence that you can handle any type of film or video production, whether it is for a church ministry, a professional promotional production, or a feature-length film. Our mission is to reach our world for Christ through the medium of film, television, and online video.
  • Digital Radio and Audio — The digital radio and audio concentration is designed to prepare you for careers in on-air and/or production work for terrestrial or internet radio stations. The audio concentration will also prepare you to serve in audio production facilities for television, film, music, and program production.

Integrated Digital Media

The integrated digital media emphasis will allow you to choose courses that fit your future employment goals. You will work closely with your advisor to map out a strategic plan for your years at Cedarville. You will benefit from the core classes in the broadcasting and digital media major, dive a bit deeper into audio and video studies, and then work with your adviser to craft a major that will fit your performance goals. Jobs in this area of study include, but are not limited, to:

  • 3D animation
  • Digital media consulting
  • Motion design
  • New media development

Journalism

Cedarville’s journalism emphasis follows a multiplatform approach to journalism. Multiplatform journalism 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. Multiplatform coverage is driven by the significance of the news event. Depending on variables unique to each country and company, producing multiplatform content is one of the most likely scenarios for media organizations around the world, and we can help you prepare for it.

What Can You Do With a B.A. in Broadcasting, Digital Media and Journalism Degree?

There is so much you can do with a broadcasting, digital media, and journalism degree from Cedarville. You will find Cedarville graduates working in high demand careers in:

  • Church Media
  • Feature Film
  • News Organizations
  • Radio Production and Performance
  • Streaming/Podcasting
  • Commercial Production
  • Media Management

See where some of our alumni are working.

Placement Success

We’re proud of our successful graduates! 100% of recent graduates from the Department of Communication were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Cedarville's Placement Rates

Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

Internships — Internships give students real-world work experience within their chosen field. Our students have completed internships with:

  • 104.9 FM The River
  • Answers in Genesis
  • Athletes in Action
  • Awana International
  • CNN
  • Dateline NBC
  • Disney
  • ESPN
  • Focus on the Family
  • Fox Sports
  • Inner City Impact
  • KSBJ FM
  • Salem Media
  • Trans World Radio
  • WAY FM network
Two students host a radio show on Cedarville's student led Resound Radio

On-Campus Experiences — Our students are in-demand in many areas on campus that give them opportunity to gain hands-on experience. 

  • Student-led Resound Radio features a 24/7 stream that can be heard across the world through our website or app. Our programming speaks to our campus community and our listeners worldwide. 
  • Cedarville’s student-led news organization will give you real-world experience as a journalist. Cedars is a student-produced, award-winning magazine and website.
  • Our students have opportunities to work in video and audio for Yellow Jackets sports production,  Production Services Group (chapel and special events), HeartSong Ministries, campus Newsroom, and more. See other student work.

Program Curriculum

Building on your general education liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take a core set of major-specific courses that will introduce you to the broad range of media outlets. This core is then complemented by a concentration of classes that focus specifically on your interests.

This major is offered with an accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathway for students interested in pursuing their MBA.

Sample courses:

  • Advanced Cinematography and Lighting
  • Multiplatform Journalism

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Undergraduate
  • Residential
  • 4-Year
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From Our Students:

  • The Department of Communication has prepared me with hard skills like writing and public speaking, as well as soft skills like interpersonal communication and leadership that will serve me well in my career. My professors have been some of my biggest cheerleaders as they help guide me through my college years.
    Olivia Ball '23, Communication
    Olivia Ball
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Program Faculty

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Jeff Simon, MFA

Assistant Chair, Associate Professor of Communication

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Jeff Gilbert, MA

Assistant Professor of Journalism, CEDARS Faculty Advisor

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Jim Leightenheimer, MA

Associate Professor of Communication, RESOUND Faculty Advisor

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Mischelle McIntosh, MA

Associate Professor of Communication

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Sean O'Connor, MFA

Assistant Professor of Broadcasting, Digital Media, Journalism

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Program News

  • Jeff Gilbert.

    Professor Set for "First Down" with OSU Buckeyes

    Most college professors teach, grade, and teach some more. But Jeff Gilbert, assistant professor of journalism at Cedarville University, will spend much of his spare time at Ohio State football games this season.
  • One male and one female student broadcast a resound radio show in studio.

    From WSRN To Resound Radio

    Since 1989, Cedarville University has had a student-run radio station that serves as a learning laboratory of sorts for broadcasting and digital media students from the Department of Communication.