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2SKILLS YOU’LL LEARNTECHNOLOGYLEADERSHIPCOMMUNICATIONMEDIA PRODUCTIONSTORYTELLINGThe College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) at Ball State University is a nationally recognized leader in journalism, news, digital media, communications, and technology education.CCIM students have access to state-of-the-art media and communication spaces, high-end equipment, broadcast studios, simulation labs, project workspaces, and many other interactive and collaborative areas. They also have the opportunity to work with faculty on special research or immersive projects, garnering even more professional experience.College of Communication, Information, and Media / About

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORSClick on the majors below to learn more!Applied CybersecurityCommunication StudiesComputer and InformationTechnologyJournalismMediaMedia Design and DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationTeaching Major in Journalism3Ball State’s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication is one of only two schools in the state of Indiana fully accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).Fully accredited programs have met or exceeded the accrediting council’s standard of excellence for oering a challenging curriculum, exceptional resources and facilities, and quality faculty.College of Communication, Information, and Media / ProgramsDID YOU KNOW?

4MEDIACAREER POSSIBILITIES• Cybersecurity• Cloud Engineer and Network• Digital Marketer• Project Manager• Systems Infrastructure• Technology ConsultantClick the program areas below to reveal potential career paths:COMMUNICATION STUDIES• Business/Corporate • Community Organizer• Health Communication• Non-prot Communication • Political Communication/• Project Manager• Speechwriter• Sport CommunicationCommunicationManagerPress SecretaryINFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SCIENCESInfrastructure• Account Executive• Creative Advertising• Graphic Design and Branding• Magazine Writer and Editor• News and Sports Reporter• Photographer• Public Relations Specialist• Sports Marketing• Social Media Strategist• Content Creator• Esports Event Producer• Film/Media Critic• Media Sales and Promotion• Motion Graphics/VFX Editor• Multimedia Journalist• On-air Talent• Sports Broadcaster• Videographer/CinematographerJOURNALISM & STRATEGICCOMMUNICATIONCollege of Communication, Information, and Media / Careers

“- Molly Ellenberger ‘22, Mass Communications MajorThe journalism mass communications concentration allowed me to explore all aspects of journalism ... making me a well-rounded journalist after graduation.

6LEARN AND PLAYInaugurated in 2021, Ball State’s Esports Center provides academic and competitive experiences for students interested in the gaming industry. With a dedicated coaching sta and state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll have all you need to learn to produce live, multiplayer gaming competitions across various platforms.The center features an elevated gameplay platform for 6 vs. 6 esports competitions, a lounge area with next-generational console play, and a control room for live, multicamera and gameplay streaming events.2022 Program of the Year1ST PLACE—ROCKET LEAGUE1ST PLACE—OVERWATCH2ND PLACE—VALORANT-ECAC Open Division, Summer 2022-Battle for Indiana, Fall 2021-ECAC A Division, Summer 2022-ESportsUCollege of Communication, Information, and Media / ESports

7College of Communication, Information, and Media / Immersive LearningImmersive Learning is integral to the Ball State student experience. These collaborative projects in the community provide students with hands-on experience solving real-world problems with creative, innovative solutions.Check out recent immersive project stories and videos by clicking the links below:• Collaborative with the 8Twelve Coalition• COMM 380 Spotlight• Radiance CinemaIMMERSE YOURSELFCCIM also oers a variety of student-run organizations to further enhance your professional development. A few examples:• Ball State Daily News • McKinley Avenue Agency• Newslink Indiana• Speech and Debate Teams

GET CONNECTEDContact us: ccimdeansofc@bsu.edu or bsu.edu/ccim