The field of mass communication is vibrant with change and innovation. New technologies and programming strategies make this an exciting area of study. The Broadcasting and Mass Communication program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the evolving mass media industries including radio, television, cable, film, the Internet and multimedia. Oswego provides students with the opportunity to study media in a traditional campus setting or online via the World Wide Web.

Students study a core of courses related to the design and production of media, the interrelated nature of the media industries and the skills necessary to write, produce and distribute media messages. Students may explore a variety of areas including audio and video production, new media, gaming, broadcast journalism, copywriting and media management. Department facilities include all new digital television studios, multimedia laboratories, digital radio studios and Pro Tools multitrack recording facilities.

Broadcasting and Mass Communication majors are encouraged to develop skills necessary to succeed in the media field through extra-curricular participation in campus media and internships. The College has a rich media landscape including two award-winning FM radio stations, a student-operated campus cable television station with the all digital Al Roker Television studios, the Oswegonian and Oswego Online. Oswego offers internship all across America and in England. Students are encouraged to participate in one or more internships during their college careers.

Oswego's broadcasting alumni include many national and regional notables such as NBC's Al Roker and ESPN's Steve Levy. The Princeton Review and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences lists Oswego as one of the top media programs in the country.  

For more information about the Broadcasting and Mass Communication major contact:
Professor Jerry Condra
16 Lanigan Hall
Telephone: 315.312.3521
Email: condra@oswego.edu