波尔州立大学

In today’s content-saturated communications environment, storytelling that stands out is more important than ever. The big question how do you do it and do it well? A bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from Ball State is the answer.

Through our challenging and rewarding course of study, you’ll learn how to use video, audio, and emerging digital media to develop, design, write, and create stories for a wide range of audiences. You’ll have access to dozens of opportunities to participate in real-world, resume-building projects and student organizations to make you more attractive to potential employers.

All this takes place in a highly competitive yet supportive environment of faculty and students who are passionate about teaching, working, exploring, and creating right alongside you.

Concentrations

DIGITAL PRODUCTION

Through our digital production course of study, you’ll examine the theory behind digital technology, master the art of content creation for traditional and emerging media, and learn how to create interactive products for the 21st century. You can choose one of four concentrations to develop a specialization.

DIGITAL PRODUCTION CONCENTRATIONS

• Digital Video Production
• Digital Audio Production
• Digital Sports Production
• Emerging Media Production

News

As a news student, you’ll earn a bachelor's degree with a dual major in journalism and telecommunications. You’ll develop a compelling portfolio to impress prospective employers. And you’ll join graduates who’ve gone on to work at places like CNN, The Associated Press, Voice of America, Chicago Tribune, and other prominent newspapers and television stations across the country.

Sales and Promotion

Ideal for students aiming to be far more than just another sales representative, our sales and promotion concentration helps you build your resume through immersive, entrepreneurial projects with real businesses and organizations in the community. You’ll also master the skills necessary to work in client-facing roles at media companies.

Film and Media Studies

The relationship between film and society has always been complex, and the digital revolution has made that relationship even more compelling. A challenging blend of scholarly study and hands-on learning, our concentration in film and media studies takes you through an in-depth examination of film, television, and other forms of media that people experience every day. This concentration is an excellent precursor to graduate studies or a career in media law.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Telecommunications?

Some students use their new expertise to launch a career in broadcast, corporate media, motion pictures, multimedia, emerging electronic media industries, and other exciting fields.

For other students, this program is a first step in pursuing a tenure-track, professional career in higher education teaching and research.