Media Communication and Technology
College of Education
Rosenkrans Hall East
570-422-3763
www.esu.edu/mcom
About the Program
Bachelor of Science in Media Communication and Technology
The Media Communication and Technology Department (MCOM) prepares media generalists in both theory and application of media communication concepts and techniques. Eleven theoretical and hands-on foundation courses in animation, video, television, graphics, audio, photography, web design and media theory are required. Advanced level elective courses offer students specialization in media production or expansion into new and emerging technologies.
Student-run and MCOM faculty-supervised television and photography clubs are available. Students from the Television Club and MCOM are engaged in media productions that support local athletic, non-profits and other agencies. Productions are aired over cable television.
Associate of Applied Science in Media Paraprofessional Program
This two-year technically oriented program is designed for students seeking to develop media production skills. Completion of the program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of communication. Students may transfer into the four-year bachelor of science degree program.
Internships
The internship experience provides a unique learning experience. The internship experience is in a professional environment where the course work competencies are applied and refined. In planning for an internship, students are advised to discuss career goals, qualifications and potential internships with their academic adviser and department faculty. In most cases, students should have completed basic and advanced courses in the media production area in which they plan to intern.
Is Media Communication and Technology a career path for me?
Career Potential
- Multimedia producer and/or director
- Television, video, and motion production
- Photographer
- Animation
- Graphic design and web media production
Career Settings
- Television and audio studios
- Animation
- Photography studios
- Print publications
- Multimedia companies
- Web design and web media companies
More detailed career information is available from the department.
Are you interested in ...
- Audio, video, and high definition television production
- Animation and graphics
- Web design and web media publishing
- Photography
Choose Media Communication and Technology at ESU
- Student media productions
- Small class size, professional level software and hardware
- Close faculty interaction
- Professional full semester internship experiences