Mass Communications/新闻

As a mass communications student you'll find a multitude of options for study in your preferred media field – television, 广播, 打印, 网络, social 和 digital media, public relations or advertising. You've chosen a field that is constantly evolving in theory, strategy 和 technology. Your classrooms 和 faculty are evolving, too. You'll mix classroom instruction with h和s-on experience in the latest techniques 和 technologies. You'll be mentored by faculty, many who also work as media professionals. You'll build skills 和 practice your craft at award-winning campus television 和 广播 stations, 网络 和 打印 publications. Practical internships provide an additional stage.

Program Highlights

  • Bachelor of Science degrees offered in:
    • Creative Media Production
    • 新闻
    • Strategic Communications (Advertising/Public Relations)
  • Updated 和 renovated HD television facilities that include two production studios, three sports venues, two production control rooms, a central equipment room, 媒体室, master control center 和 12 editing suites.
  • Centrally-located 广播 (88.1调频KVSC), television (水下电视) 和 newspaper (University Chronicle) facilities, as well as computer 和 photo labs in Stewart Hall.
  • Students produce live sports broadcasts through student-run Husky Productions 和 KVSC 广播.
  • Advanced software including InDesign, Photoshop 和 Illustrator.
  • 教师 recognized for academic 和 professional work who encourage international travel 和 study to acquire a global perspective, 和 who contribute to textbooks 和 conduct timely research.
  • Active student organizations with a rich tradition of excellence 和 awards.
  • Select classes are available 在线.
  • This discipline is also available as a to complement other majors. 

Program Distinctions

  • National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)Broadcast Education Association awards for 水下电视-TV.
  • Numerous American Advertising Federation 阿迪奖 awarded to advertising majors.
  • Society of Professional Journalist awards for 打印, 广播 和 television  productions.
  • One of two Minnesota schools with 认证 by Accrediting Council on Education in 新闻 和 Mass Communications.
  • KVSC 广播 has 45-years-plus history in sports 和 news broadcast.
  • Notable alumni: 粘土Matvick '96 is a sportscaster for the ABC 和 ESPN networks; Tina Gust '97 is vice president of business development at 小 League Baseball.

Student Organizations

Popular 职业生涯

  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Anchor/Announcer/Producer
  • Editor/Publisher
  • Publications/Graphic/Web Design
  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Public relations/Media Relations
  • Social Media Strategist

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