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°µÍøTV the Sports Media Program
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Radio Station 91.7 VMFM
VMFM 91.7 is °µÍøTV’s student-run radio station, located in °µÍøTV's Learning Commons on the Terrace Level. VMFM is on air 24/7 and also streams online. The station operates at a frequency of 91.7 MHz and an operating power of 1.8KW.
For nearly two decades, VMFM has been named “Best College Radio Station" in the area and is only commercial-free alternative radio station in northeast Pennsylvania. The massive alternative catalog spans five decades and contains over 10,000 songs. Student disc jockeys also create their own specialized programming spanning a variety of genres.
Center for Athletics and Wellness
Built in 2006, the 84,000-square foot Center for Athletics and Wellness houses the Insalaco Arena, the Aquatics Center, jogging track, fitness center, climbing wall, a dance studio, fitness labs, and locker rooms. It affirms °µÍøTV's commitment to the health and wellness of its campus community and the region.
Features of the Center for Athletics and Wellness include:
- The °µÍøTV Aquatics Center, dedicated in 2011, is one of the premier swimming and diving facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania, and home to the Men’s and Women's Swimming and Diving teams. The 17,000-square foot facility also provides recreation and competitive opportunities for the campus community as well as regional schools and organizations.
- The Insalaco Arena seats 1,500 spectators, has an elevated running track, a batting cage, and can be divided into two full-sized courts for volleyball and basketball.
- The Lynett-Haggerty Fitness Center is a premier fitness facility with over 5,000 square feet of space and a rock-climbing wall. Framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that allow ample natural light and unobstructed views of °µÍøTV's beautiful campus, the facility features equipment for overall and targeted workouts, such as weights, ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other popular exercise machines.
- Exercise Science and Human Physiology labs, locker rooms, and a hydro therapy room are also in the Center for Athletics and Wellness.
Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field
Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, and Men's and Women's Soccer all play home games at the venue. In addition, other sports, such as baseball and softball, utilize the turf field for practices when inclement weather keeps them off of their main fields.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Courses & Curriculum (120 Total Credits)
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Course Numbers
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Course Names
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Credit Hours
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Required for ALL MultiComm Students
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33 Credits Total
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COMM 103
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Studio Production
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3
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COMM 104
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Field Production and Editing
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3
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COMM 105
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Audio Production
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3
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COMM 120
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Introduction to Media Writing
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3
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COMM 200
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Media, Culture, and Society
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3
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COMM 215
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Media Performance
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3
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COMM 315
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Visual Communication
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3
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COMM 336
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TV News Production
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3
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COMM 415
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Communication Ethics and Law
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3
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ENGL 440
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Creating Digital Content
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3
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COMM 490
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Multimedia Communication Capstone
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3
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Practicum
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6 Credits Total
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COMM
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170A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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171A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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270A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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271A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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370A, B, or C
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1
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COMM
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371A, B, or C
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1
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Sports Media Required Courses
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15 Credits Total
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COMM 255
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Sports Writing and Reporting
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3
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COMM 420
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Multimedia Features
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3
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COMM 452
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Sportscasting
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3
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COMM elective
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3
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COMM elective
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3
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Or
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HIST 320G
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American Sport History: A Social & Cultural Hist of the Us
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3
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Students may take one (1) additional practicum as an elective (7 credits total). Additional credits may be taken with the approval of the program coordinator and the chairperson. All students, including transfer students, must take six (6) practica. An internship may be substituted for three (3) credits with the approval of the program coordinator and the chairperson.
Student Resources
Multimedia Communication Laptop Policy
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Component
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Windows recommended
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Mac recommended
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Operating system
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Windows 11, 64-bit
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Current supported macOS
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Processor
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Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9, current generation
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Apple M4, or newer; Pro-level chip preferred
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Memory
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32 GB RAM
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24–32 GB unified memory preferred; 32 GB ideal
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Storage
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1 TB SSD
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1 TB SSD
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Graphics
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NVIDIA RTX or comparable dedicated GPU with 6–8 GB VRAM or higher
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Apple Silicon GPU; Pro-level chip preferred for heavier video work
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Display
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14–16 inch display; high color accuracy preferred
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14–16 inch MacBook Pro preferred for heavier production work
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External storage
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1–2 TB external SSD for media projects
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1–2 TB external SSD for media projects
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Warranty
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3–4 year accidental damage/support plan recommended
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AppleCare+ recommended
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