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Undergraduate Program | Programs Offered

The Department of Telecommunications offers four credentialed undergraduate programs of study: a major in telecommunications, a minor in telecommunications, a certificate in new media and interactive storytelling, and a certificate in game studies. Students may earn only one of these credentials.

Major in Telecommunications

Telecommunications majors study a broad range of electronic media. Areas include radio, television, cable, satellite services, telephony, multimedia, and the Internet. There are three areas of study:

  • Media and Society
    the electronic media's influences on audiences and users and society's influence on the media
  • Design and Production
    the design and production of video, audio, and multimedia messages, programs, and products
  • Industry and Management
    the business legal, and managerial aspects of telecommunications

Minor in Telecommunications

Requirements: A minimum of 15 credit hours in telecommunications, including:

  1. Two courses from among T101, T205, T206, and T207.
  2. Three additional telecommunications courses with at least 6 credit hours at the 300-400-level.

Certificate programs

Certificate in New Media & Interactive Storytelling
Includes digital radio and television, Internet applications, and video games.

Certificate in Game Studies
For students who want to focus specifically on designing and building interactive games.