+ Telecommunications
School
of Communication Studies
302 West Hall, 419-372-8349
Electronic
media such as television, radio, and the Internet
are playing an increasingly important role in
today's world. News and information are relayed
with greater speed than ever before, allowing
for closer contact between nations and people.
In fact, electronic media have become the major
source of information and entertainment in the
present age. A central mission of the Department
of Telecommunications is to produce well-rounded
graduates to be future decision-makers in the
electronic media and allied professions. Graduates
obtain such positions as television producer,
radio or television programmer, script writer,
radio announcer, audio and video editor, web
page designer, and media researcher. Career
opportunities are available in public and commercial
radio and television, cable television, telephony,
multimedia, advertising, and education.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in telecommunications are expected to:
-
Comprehend and analyze the historical, cultural,
political, and economic contexts that shape
the operation of electronic media systems
(broadcasting, telephony, Internet, digital
media);
- Critically
analyze the social, cultural, and psychological
effects and implications of electronic media
systems from a variety of theoretical and
policy perspectives;
- Comprehend
and apply the key social science research
methods used in researching the role of electronically
mediated communication processes;
- Formulate
and effectively communicate ideas in oral,
written, and visual contexts;
- Comprehend
and apply the various production, performance,
and writing techniques that are integral to
the realization of effective media texts.
Major,
Bachelor of Arts (37-42 hours in the major)
— minor required —
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for 2009-2010 course requirements
Major,
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (37-42
hours in the major) —
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for 2009-2010 course requirements
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TCOM
1030, 2600, 3550 (9)
- One
3-credit hour course from TCOM
courses at 2000-3000 level (3)
- Three
3-credit hour courses from TCOM
courses at 3000-4000 level (9)
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