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Media Production Minor

Minor

With a media production minor, you’ll gain essential content creation and editing skills that can be applied to almost any career.

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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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Why should I study media production at Bethel?

Here, you’ll find a Christ-centered learning community where you belong. Your learning will center in the Department of Communication Studies, where you’ll learn from professors who get to know you personally and will invest in your success. 

  • Faith-fueled learning
    You’ll learn to thoughtfully apply your Christian values to the way you communicate in large groups, different cultures, interpersonal relationships, and media productions.

  • Customize your education
    You can customize your education to match your goals by adding a second major, minor, or endorsement. For example, a minor in gender studies pairs nicely with this degree.

  • A vibrant community
    You’ll learn in a dynamic academic department where you’ll develop close relationships with your professors and classmates through informal gatherings, tutoring services, and teaching assistantships. You’ll find numerous mentorship opportunities and the comm studies department is known for providing personable, comprehensive advising support.

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They’ll answer your questions, connect you with professors, and help you find the right time to visit campus. They’ll be there every step of the way to help make applying to Bethel as smooth as possible.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Explore Bethel for yourself

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.

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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.

Department of Communication Studies


Location

Hagstrom Center (HC) 327

Contact

Ripley Smith

Peggy Kendall

Peggy Kendall

Professor of Communication Studies

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Ripley Smith

Ripley Smith

Professor of Media Communication

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Betsy Anderson

Betsy Anderson

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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Jentine Arkema

Jentine Arkema

Teaching Partner in Communication Studies

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Nancy Brule

Nancy Brule

Professor of Communication Studies

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Christopher Shofner

Christopher Shofner

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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Scott Sochay

Scott Sochay

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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Jessica Samens

Jessica Samens

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

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Michael Dreher

Michael Dreher

Professor of Communication Emeritus

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Arthur Terry

Arthur Terry

Associate Professor of Communication Studies Emeritus

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students majoring in the department

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students presented at regional conferences in the past 7 years

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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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Find your fit

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This flexible minor will complement almost any major you choose. But here are a few examples:

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