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Broadcast Telecommunications Mass Media,
MA
The BTMM Master's Program provides graduate students with both scholarly and professional training. Many BTMM students concentrate wholly on the Department's scholarly curriculum as an excellent preparation for doctoral training.
Other BTMM students desire professional media training. This may involve preparation for a number of career options including mass media and new media production, corporate communication, media management, marketing and research, and media publicity and advertising.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
SCAT Graduate Office: MA in BTMM
Annenberg Hall 314
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
djohnson@unix.temple.edu
(215)204-8409
Ranking:
Accreditation:
False
Areas
of Specialization:
The program offers 2 concentrations, in Communication Scholarship and Media Production and Business. Courses, research, and faculty interests/expertise are divided as follows:
COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIP
-Institutions
The history, economics, law, regulation, and policy pertaining to broadcast, cable, and new technology industries in both national and international contexts.
-Social Processes
The psychology, sociology, cultural study and politics of both mass media and communications technology, particularly in terms of their impact on everyday life.
-Organizations and Networks
The analysis of the behavior and management of communications systems, particularly in terms of mass media and telecommunication industries and institutions.
MEDIA PRODUCTION AND BUSINESS
-TV, radio, computer, and multimedia production
-Corporate communications
-Media management, marketing, and research
-Media publicity and advertising
Job
Placement:
Academia, media private, non-profit, or government/public service.
Affiliation(s):
Department faculty members and students regularly present research at established communication associations, such as BEA (Broadcast Education Association), ICA (International Communication Association), NCA (National Communciation Association), AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication), ECA (Eastern Communication Association)and others.
Interdisciplinary
Study :
BTMM courses must constitute a minimum of 21 credits (out of 40 credits required to graduate). Provided this requirement is met, students are free to take courses in other departments and pursue an interdisciplinary focus.
Study
Abroad:
Students can register in the Temple London Summer program
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are encouraged to begin with some of the introductory and required courses. If accepted to the program, those courses may be applied toward the degree program, provided grade requirements have been met. Consistent with Graduate School regulations, students are permitted to take up to 9 credits before deciding on an option.
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