The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Entertainment Media at Monroe University prepares students
for dynamic, entry-level careers across the film, television, sports media, and digital content industries.
Through rigorous, hands-on training in media production, cinematography, storytelling, editing,
podcasting, and multi-platform content creation, the program equips graduates with the technical skills
and professional mindset demanded by today's rapidly evolving media landscape.
Monroe University's Entertainment Media program is built with equity and access at its core. Serving a
diverse student population—including many first-generation college students and individuals from
communities historically underrepresented in the media industry—the program is intentionally designed
to open doors to careers that have long been out of reach for many talented people. By pairing rigorous
academic preparation with real-world industry experience, Monroe University is not just training media
professionals; it is actively diversifying the storytellers who shape our culture.

Program Learning Objectives

1. Workforce Readiness and Industry Practices: Graduates will demonstrate workplace competencies aligned with entry-level roles in the entertainment media industry—including positions such as production assistant, content creator, editor, researcher, and studio support staff. Through coursework and applied learning  experiences, students will develop the reliability, collaborative professionalism, and foundational understanding of media business operations and ethical standards expected by today's industry employers.
2. Technical and Production Competency: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in contemporary media production workflows, including camera operation, lighting design, audio production, post-production editing, and multi-platform content delivery. Instruction is grounded in the use of industry-standard tools, equipment, and software, ensuring that graduates are prepared to contribute immediately and effectively in professional production environments.
3. Creative and Professional Communication Skills: Graduates will apply storytelling, visual communication, interviewing, and on-camera presentation techniques to develop original content that meets professional standards across broadcast, digital, and emerging media platforms. Students will leave the program not only as technically capable media producers, but as confident, creative communicators prepared to contribute their voices to the industry.

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