Ferris State University Partners with Audio Engineers of Detroit to Create Pathways for Aspiring Audio Professionals

Aspiring audio professionals in southeast Michigan just gained a direct path to earning a degree from Ferris State University, thanks to an exciting new agreement with the Audio Engineers of Detroit (AED). Under this partnership, students enrolled at AED can now earn credits that transfer seamlessly into Ferris State’s Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) degree program, paving the way for them to further their education and careers in audio and digital media production. Glen Okonoski, Director of Ferris State’s School of Digital Media, and& Robin Kinnie, Chief Executive Officer and President of Audio Engineers of Detroit, spearheaded the collaboration. Their shared passion for fostering creative education began with discussions over the summer, facilitated by their mutual involvement in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). “We talked about the prospects of collaboration as their coursework provides an augmented level of training, specifically in audio content creation,” Okonoski said. “Our Bachelor of Science in Television and Digital Media Production allows students to start in the AED program, then continue and expand their training at Ferris.” This agreement allows AED students to earn Ferris State credits and gives them access to a broader educational pathway. Students can transition from hands-on training in...