Radio/TV Broadcasting / Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 48

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV Broadcasting prepares skilled, knowledgeable, and ethical communication professionals for 21st century careers.

The Radio/TV Broadcasting major provides coursework and experiences for students interested in careers in audio and video design, development, and production. Students take coursework in the theory and practice of Radio/TV Broadcasting as well as acquire essential skills in Radio/TV communication technology and research. The curriculum also provides opportunities for students to learn to create, produce, and distribute content on various media formats from Television, Radio, and the Internet.

Students also have the opportunity to work in campus media and participate in the department internship program. A minor in Radio/TV Broadcasting is also available.

Majors in Radio/TV Broadcasting may not major in another Communication major unless they complete a second set of 4 upper-division Communication courses (12 credit hours) in the second major.

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (42)

10-100Introduction to Mass Media

3

10-108Writing for Media

3

10-114Publications Design

3

-OR

10-382Web Design

3

10-119Introduction to Radio

3

10-206Social Media and Online Audiences

3

10-220Introduction to Television

3

10-333Global Media Communication

3

10-334Media Sales and Promotions

3

10-357Postproduction

3

10-365Broadcast Writing

3

10-400Mass Media Law

3

10-456Mass Media Research Methods

3

10-480Mass Media Ethics

3

10-498Internship

3

II. Electives (6)

Choose 6 credits from the following courses or advisor-approved courses:

10-230Digital Filmmaking

3

10-319Audio Production

3

10-353Field Production

3

10-419Advanced Radio

3

10-422Radio Practicum

1-2

10-423Television Practicum

1-2

10-452Advanced Broadcast News

3

10-453Advanced Media Production

3

10-457Advanced Postproduction

3

III. Advanced Writing Requirement

The advanced writing requirement is fulfilled by the completion of 10-365 Broadcast Writing with a minimum grade of "C."