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This major focuses on a wide variety of production careers such as music recording and corporate video. Students use professionally equipped studios to learn concepts and apply them to create award-winning media content. The department’s labs include professional audio and video equipment using the latest digital technology such as Digidesign ProTools and Final Cut Pro.

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted. 

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Required Courses in Major39*
CS 101 Web Site Construction [INTT] 4
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media [PERS] 4
BC 250 Introduction to Multimedia Production 4
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast 4
BC 470 Mass Communication Law 4
BC 473M Advanced Media Production-Multimedia or4
     BC 473A Advanced Media Production-Audio (4 cr.) or
     BC 473F Advanced Media Production-Field Television Production (4 cr.) or
     BC 473W Advanced Media Production-Script Writing (4 cr.)
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society [PERS] 4
BC 491 Broadcast Practicum (1 - 4 cr.) or2
     BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting (1 - 8 cr.)
BC 493 Senior Portfolio 1
Major Electives*8
Choose two courses from the following:
At least one course must be 300 level or higher
     AD 118 Graphic Design: Foundations (4 cr.)
     AD 134 Computer Art: Foundations (4 cr.)
     BC 310 Sports and Special Events Programming (4 cr.)
     BC 320 Electronic Media Management (4 cr.)
     BC 410 The Documentary (4 cr.)
     BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.) [SOCR]
     BC 430 Health Communication and Media (4 cr.) [INTT]
     BC 495 Special Topics in Broadcasting (1 - 4 cr.)
     PH 102 Physics of Sound and Music * (3 cr.) [QUAR]
     SP 320 New Media Literacy (4 cr.)

*Credits required may vary depending on courses transferred from other schools (e.g. 3 cr. vs. 4 cr. courses).

This major does not require a minor.


Bulletin Year: 2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.