The Electronic Media program is founded on the belief that through intensive individualized instruction in a hands-on atmosphere, you can prepare in only two years for a beginning position in the electronic media field of audio, video and multimedia.
Electronic Media Courses
The Associate in Applied Science with a major in electronic media includes courses in digital media design, advertising and more. Visit the Electronic Media Major undergraduate catalog page to see the complete major requirements.
Along with those who want a production-intensive education, high school graduates who wish further preparation in order to begin their college careers in the School of Media Arts and Studies on the Athens campus can benefit from the associate program. The program presents students with the opportunity to sharpen your skills before relocating to the School of Media Arts and Studies on the Athens campus. More than 90 percent of those students who complete the associate degree and then relocate to Athens secure a bachelor’s degree. (A 3.0 GPA is expected for relocation to Athens.) Others might wish to pursue the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies or Bachelor of Communications Studies , or might immediately move into communications positions.
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Potential Careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to find jobs across the U.S. in various areas of electronic media. Career paths include roles in radio and TV broadcasting, cable television, advertising agencies, production studios, corporate or government communications, digital and web-based companies, healthcare media, Christian broadcasting and media ministry, live event audio-video, sports productions, educational media, or freelance work. Additionally, students are well-equipped to pursue further education in a bachelor's degree program.
- As of May 2024, media occupations earn an annual mean wage of $77,040.
- Employment demand for media and communication workers is expected to increase by 3.8% by 2032 in Ohio.
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Tuition and Fees
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Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn more.
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West Virginia and Kentucky Residents
Exploring the Lancaster Campus? Residents of West Virginia can now qualify for in-state tuition. Kentucky residents in nearby counties can qualify for in-state tuition at OHIO Southern or Athens. Access the resources of a large, public university at an affordable, regional campus rate. View qualifications .
Program Admission Requirements
First-Year Students
Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any Ohio University regional campus. Regional campuses have a rolling admissions policy which means that students may be admitted anytime during the year. Applicants will be accepted until class begins each semester. However, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner. Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment .
Transfer and Current OHIO Students
You are a transfer applicant if you have completed nine or more semester (12 quarter) hours at another institution after you graduated from high school. If you have completed fewer than nine semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant. To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment .
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