Mass Media

The Mass Media program at Illinois State University offers students the opportunity to study the developing communication of the 21 st Century. The mass media have been a major factor in the information revolution that affects much of social, home, and career environments.

The Mass Media major is designed for students who are interested in studying the theory and practice of the media - especially radio, television, and the web. The major offers a wide assortment of courses related to media effects and technology so that students may specialize in either production or management.

Students choosing the Mass Media program must choose one sequence in order to focus their studies. Students may choose courses from other sequences as electives in order to broaden their media foundation. Sequences are available in Radio, Television Production, Interactive Media, and Media Management, Promotion, and Sales..