Program Overview
Forget cookie-cutter content. At Youngstown State University, our multimedia communication degree will help you learn how to craft experiences that captivate, inform, and engage.
Bridging traditional journalism with multimedia spaces, you’ll build immersive narratives that span formats—from dynamic websites to collaborative productions. Blend text, sound, imagery, and motion into captivating experiences that resonate with audiences across devices and platforms.
We also offer a sports broadcasting track, designed to prepare you for the ever-expanding field of sports media.
Studying multimedia communication at YSU means you’ll forge your own media identity—shaping your online presence and mastering the art of influencing in the digital age.
Our curriculum takes you on a journey from the early stages of multimedia communication to understanding today’s intricate combinations of telecasting through various media outlets. You will gain hands-on experience in broadcasting, video production, and explore contemporary theories central to mass media.
Courses include Broadcast Reporting, Social Media, Video Editing, Production for Broadcast, and more, which together provide a robust foundation in the multimedia communication landscape.
Dive deep into the action-packed world of sports media. Our practical, hands-on curriculum brings you closer to the field and provides an insider’s view of both traditional journalism and multimedia roles in sports media. From the thrill of cross-platform sports production and media sales to the artistry of editing and independent production, you’ll have direct access to numerous opportunities through YSU athletics and our associations with the Missouri Valley Conference and Horizon League streams and broadcasts. Our multimedia degree is your ticket to fulfilling careers as digital media producers and sports journalists.
Experience matters when it comes to becoming an expert communicator. Our multimedia communication degree provides you with ample opportunities to hone your craft and get involved throughout your studies. Studying multimedia communication at YSU means you’ll pursue:
Speak to a Faculty Member
Dr. Mary Beth Earnheardt
Chair
mearnheardt@ysu.edu
Program Options
At YSU, our multimedia communication degree takes you on a journey from the early stages of multimedia communication to understanding today’s intricate combinations of telecasting through various media outlets. You will gain hands-on experience in broadcasting and video production and explore contemporary theories central to mass media.
Studying multimedia communication at YSU also means you can choose a track in Sports Broadcasting.
Take the next step and make a significant impact through your ideas, visions, and creativity. Our multimedia communication degree will help you become adept at using traditional broadcasting forms and learn the impact—and use—of new communication media prevalent in today’s digital age.
At YSU, we offer five scholarships specifically for multimedia communication degree students. You’ll also have additional opportunities to make your college degree more affordable through other grants and scholarships.
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Estimate based on one academic year of study
9 Months – based on 12 – 18 credit hours
*Estimate
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Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall Application Deadline is
August 1
