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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication is the major for students considering a career in television/video and related broadcast and new/emerging media fields. Major requirements are designed to provide the student with a strong core of knowledge in all facets of the profession. The minor, distribution requirements, and electives will provide the student with a broad background in the liberal arts. The minimum grade of C is required in all major and minor courses.
   
The Broadcast Communication curriculum is designed so that majors will be able to:

  • Explain the role of the media in social change.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of broadcast writing style and script preparation.
  • Identify and demonstrate mastery of selected broadcast facility equipment.
  • Understand the strategies and skills required in the various genres of video.

Degree Requirements

Distribution: 51-52 credits
SPE 101 (Fundamentals of Speech) is required as part of the Distribution 3 cr.
Department Requirements:         3 credits
COM 201   Introduction to Communication 3 cr.
Broadcast Communication Requirements: 24 credits
COM 200 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr.
COM 204 Writing for the Media 3 cr.
COM 214 Television Production 3 cr.
COM 314 Advanced Television Production 3 cr.
COM 490 Public Affairs Producing (capstone) 3 cr.
COM 495 Communication Law 3 cr.
COM 497 Media Management 3 cr.
COM 499 Internship 3 cr.
Broadcast Communication Major Focus
(complete one focus)        
9 credits
Television & Video Production Focus:      
COM 420 Media Programming 3 cr.
COM 456 Advanced Video Editing 3 cr.
COM 491 Television Directing 3 cr.

OR

Broadcast News Focus:  
COM 318 Radio & TV Reporting 3 cr.
COM 418 Broadcast News 3 cr.
COM 421 Ethics in the News Media 3 cr.
Communication Electives (Courses designated ADV,
COM, JOU, or SPE 300 & 400 level)       
6 credits
Minor (a minor is strongly recommended)    21 credits
General Electives 6 credits
DEGREE TOTAL:       120 credits
Minor in Broadcast Communication:    21 credits
COM 200 Introduction to Mass Media 3 cr.
COM 201 Introduction to Communication 3 cr.
COM 204 Writing for the Media 3 cr.
COM 214   Television Production 3 cr.
COM 314 Advanced Television Production 3 cr.
COM 366 History of the Moving Image 3 cr.
COM 495 Communication Law 3 cr.
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