Morehead State University

Programme overview

This programme blends technical production—camera, sound, editing and studio operations—with journalistic practice such as reporting, interviewing, ethics and media law. Students learn to create stories for broadcast, online and social platforms while developing critical thinking about media audiences and the role of journalism in society.

What you'll study

Coursework emphasizes a mixture of practical labs, newsroom-style assignments and theory. Typical learning areas include:

• Multimedia reporting and news writing for diverse platforms
• Studio and field production techniques (camera, lighting, sound)
• Editing for video and audio using industry-standard software
• Digital storytelling, social media strategies and audience engagement
• Media law, ethics and issues in journalism

Entry requirements

Admissions generally require a high school diploma or equivalent and meeting the institution's standard undergraduate-entry criteria. Applicants may be asked to submit a portfolio of media work or short writing samples, and to demonstrate basic digital-literacy skills. Transfer students should provide transcripts from previous institutions.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in newsrooms, broadcast and online production, video journalism, podcasting, social-media content creation, and communications roles within organizations. The hands-on production experience also supports freelance media work and further study in specialized areas of media or journalism.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Prospective students should explore institutional scholarships, departmental awards for media or communications students, work-study positions in campus media outlets, and external scholarships for journalism and production. Building a portfolio through coursework and campus media can strengthen eligibility for merit-based funding and internships that offset costs.