Within the broadcasting industry, management opportunities exist in areas of sales, programming, promotion, news, and general station management positions. Opportunities for media administrators are increasing in the related fields of cable and corporate telecommunications. An adviser in the Department of Broadcasting will help the student design a program of course work which leads directly toward his or her career goals. Academic programs are tailored to individual interests and backgrounds. Academic programs are tailored to individual interests and backgrounds.
All graduate work is based upon a core of professional skills courses at the undergraduate level.
Students interested in education for entry-level jobs in media are advised to enroll in a second baccalaureate program. The field of public relations offers rewarding opportunities in corporate, governmental, and institutional settings. The Master's program in public relations is designed to provide career enhancement for practitioners who seek advancement to management levels, as well as for those with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines who want to acquire management and research proficiency in public relations. A public relations adviser will help the student in designing a program of study tailored to individual interests and backgrounds. The Master's program in Speech Communication is designed to provide students with a thorough background in communication theory and research methods.