Degree Type:
Minor
Mode of Study:
On Campus

Content creation is the act of producing and sharing information or media content for specific audiences, particularly in digital contexts. It encompasses various activities including maintaining and updating web sites, blogging, article writing, photography, videography, online commentary, social media accounts, and editing and distribution of digital media.

Common Career Paths

Some of the top jobs for those with an education background in Content Creation include social media manager, digital marketer, content strategist, copywriter, producer, SEO professional, and more.

Common Salary Ranges for Graduates

As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Content Creation background. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2023:

  • Public Relations Specialist: $70,440
  • Marketing Specialist: $82,950
  • Technical Writer: $87,990
  • Media and Communications Worker: $59,920

Average Tuition Cost

The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Content Creation consists of 18 credits, distributed as follows:

Required Courses

6 credits

CME 1050 Introduction to Communication and Media (3) CME 3110 Law and Ethics in Communication (3)

Required Media Practice Courses

6 credits

Select two courses from the following list:

CME 2570 Digital Media Writing I (3) CME 3080 Social and Interactive Media (3)
CME 2580 Audiovisual Production (3)

Content Creation Track

6 credits

Choose one track from Audiovisual, Web or Text Production:

Audiovisual Production Track

CME 3020 Advanced Audio Production (3) CME 3030 Advanced Video Production (3)

Web Production Track

CME 3060 Computer Generated Graphics/Animation (3) CME 3410 Content Management and Web Design (3)

Text Production Track

ENG 3210 Technical Writing (3) CME 3530 Desktop Publishing (3)

Interested in Methodist University’s Content Creation minor?

If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Steven Corbett at the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!

Contact

Steven Corbett, Ph.D.

Head, Communication, Composition & Rhetoric Division; Associate Professor of Composition & Rhetoric; Writing Program Administrator
Dr. Steven Corbett