The media production minor explores key areas of media production, audio production, editing, filmmaking or broadcasting, and web design to give students exposure to the ever-evolving field of media production and its use in businesses, churches, and within production companies.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
As you explore the ever-evolving field of media production, you’ll learn how to use forms of media in businesses, churches, production companies and beyond.
Content development and editing
You’ll become confident in developing and editing content for today’s diverse digital media, ensuring you can produce high-quality programming for network productions, organizations, and more.
Technical skills
You’ll gain technical skills in a variety of software and hardware related to audio, visual, and web-based media.
Confidence in your creativity
You’ll gain the ability to tell creative and engaging stories through media production, audio production, editing, filmmaking or broadcasting, and web design.
Skills for any career
Honing strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills will help you in nearly any job—and graduate school.
Academic plans
Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.
Learning opportunities
What experiences will I have?
Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors and minors. You’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience—all in a community where you belong.
Study abroad
Through this major, you can take classes abroad through trips over a full semester, January session, spring break, and summer.
Student clubs
COMMentor—a communication studies mentoring program that works closely with BethelBiz—provides opportunities to connect with experienced professionals, attend career events, and build connections as you work toward your career goals. You can also join Bethel’s Public Relations Society Student Association (PRSSA) chapter and communication honor societies Sigma Zeta and Lambda Pi Eta.
Hands-on experience
Through practical projects and real-world applications, you'll refine your ability to create, edit, and analyze media content, making you a versatile and valuable asset in the industry. The communication studies department is contracted by Bethel Athletics to oversee the broadcasting and streaming of all on-campus athletic events, giving you the opportunity to use a state-of-the-art television studio.
Real-world impact
How will this minor help my career goals?
With a media production minor, you’ll gain skills that are in high demand with organizations and employers. As you become the person you’re meant to be, you’ll be equipped for a life of purpose in many different fields.
Journalism
You’ll sharpen writing and editing skills across all different media platforms and be equipped for various content creation positions.
Diverse media roles
You’ll prepare for a broad range of careers in the broadcast industry. You’ll be ready to function as part of a production team and produce and distribute broadcast content.
Stand out to employers
You’ll build a solid foundation of critical thinking and problem-solving—skills valued in careers in education, business, communication and marketing, and more.
Strong portfolio
Through internships, on-campus work, and broadcasting and streaming Bethel’s on-campus athletic events, you’ll graduate with a strong portfolio of creative clips.
Apply your faith to your career
As you wrestle with important questions and study from a Christian perspective, you’ll be well-equipped to glorify God across diverse media platforms—wherever your career takes you.
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Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.
Faculty mentors
Meet your professors
You’ll learn alongside dedicated professors who are accessible and usually have an open-door policy so you can stop by with questions.
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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