Electronic Media Major (A.A.S.)

Program Overview

The Electronic Media Major (A.A.S.) at Ohio University Lancaster and Southern is a two-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the electronic media industry, including audio, video, and multimedia. The program emphasizes individualized instruction and hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software. Graduates are prepared for careers in various sectors of the media industry, including broadcast radio and television, cable television, advertising agencies, production houses, and corporate communications. The associate degree also serves as a preparatory pathway for students intending to continue their studies in the School of Media Arts and Studies on the Athens campus.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Electronic Media Major (A.A.S.)
at Ohio University Lancaster and Southern provides a two-year program tailored for those seeking a career in electronic media, including audio, video, and multimedia. The program emphasizes individualized instruction and hands-on experience.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions in various fields of electronic media, including radio and television stations, cable TV, corporate communications, advertising agencies, video and sports production companies, and multimedia production houses.
It also serves as a preparatory pathway for students intending to continue their studies in the School of Media Arts and Studies on the Athens campus.
• Program Description: The program provides an immersive experience with industry-standard equipment and software.
Students gain comprehensive exposure to the field of electronic media through a hands-on approach.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the Electronic Media Major are prepared for careers in various sectors of the media industry, including broadcast radio and television, cable television, advertising agencies, production houses, corporate communications, new media and web-based companies, government communications, medical and health media, Christian broadcasting, media ministry, live event audio-video, sports productions, educational media, and freelance work.
• Opportunities: Recent graduates have secured employment throughout the United States in positions such as broadcast radio/television, cable television, advertising agencies, production houses, corporate communications, new media/web-based companies, government communications, medical and health media, Christian broadcasting, media ministry, live event audio-video, sports productions, educational media, and freelance.
• Further Academic Studies: The associate degree also serves as a stepping stone for students who aspire to pursue a baccalaureate program.