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)

10-100	Introduction to Mass Media	3
10-108	Writing for Media	3
10-114	Publications Design	3
-	OR
10-382	Web Design	3
10-119	Introduction to Radio	3
10-206	Social Media and Online Audiences	3
10-220	Introduction to Television	3
10-333	Global Media Communication	3
10-334	Media Sales and Promotions	3
10-357	Postproduction	3
10-365	Broadcast Writing	3
10-400	Mass Media Law	3
10-456	Mass Media Research Methods	3
10-480	Mass Media Ethics	3
10-498	Internship	3

II. Electives (6)

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

10-230	Digital Filmmaking	3
10-319	Audio Production	3
10-353	Field Production	3
10-419	Advanced Radio	3
10-422	Radio Practicum	1-2
10-423	Television Practicum	1-2
10-452	Advanced Broadcast News	3
10-453	Advanced Media Production	3
10-457	Advanced 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."