With a media management degree you'll be ready to plan the next big campaign across traditional, digital, and social platforms.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Mass Media Partners
Our Partners
At SEMO, you work with our partners to gain real experience and course credit because we understand what it takes to get the job after graduation. The Department of Mass Media is partnering with local businesses and other universities to ensure your success through experiential learning and real-world opportunities.
KFVS12
KFVS12 is working with SEMO to strengthen the Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS). They select three seniors each semester for paid internships at KFVS-TV while you continue your journalism studies. This partnership also opens doors to future jobs at other stations owned by Gray Television, KFVS's parent company.
KRCU
KRCU Public Radio is right on SEMO's campus, broadcasting NPR News and Classical Music across three channels. KRCU gives mass media students hands-on experience and shadowing opportunities in radio broadcasting to build your skills in a real-world setting.
Puerto Rico
Through our KFVS12 education partnership, SEMO has connected with universities in Puerto Rico, including Inter-American University, Sacred Heart University, and Ana G. Mendez University. This exchange program allows one SEMO student to study in Puerto Rico for every two Puerto Rican students who come here, helping grow the Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS).
Rust Media - Southeast Missourian
Rust Communications, the flagship company for the local newspaper, has partnered with SEMO for years to publish Arrow, our student news organization. They also own the Rust Center for Media, the downtown building where students participating in the Arrow, SETV, and SE Creative all work in dedicated content creation spaces, including photo, webcast, and television studios.
Mass Media Degree Options
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Advertising and Public Relations
Create imaginative messages and images to promote products, services, and ideas. Connect organizations and the public. Learn more about the Advertising and Public Relations program.
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Multimedia Journalism
Create dynamic news content and visuals for delivery across multiple media platforms. Learn more about Multimedia Journalism program.
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TV/Film
Create, edit, and direct narrative scripts for sports and film productions. Learn more about the TV/Film program.
Why are community partners important?
At SEMO, we connect you directly with industry partners who provide real-world experience alongside your course credit. The Department of Mass Media builds these partnerships because we understand that career success in media comes from hands-on experience, alongside classroom learning. By working with local businesses and other universities, you'll develop practical skills, build your professional network, and gain the competitive edge employers look for after graduation. These partnerships are central to our commitment to your success both during your time at SEMO and beyond.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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Mass Media
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Location
Office
Grauel Building, 016
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 2775
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701