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

Program: BA-BRTV-4

I. Core Courses (42)

COMM-10000	Introduction to Mass Media	3
COMM-19500	Digital Media Writing	3
COMM-11400	Communication Design Principles	3
-	OR
COMM-38200	Web Design	3
COMM-11900	Introduction to Radio	3
COMM-20600	Social Media and Online Audiences	3
COMM-22000	Introduction to Television	3
COMM-35300	Field Production	3
COMM-33400	Media Sales and Promotions	3
COMM-35700	Postproduction	3
COMM-42000	Advanced Digital Writing	3
COMM-45700	Advanced Postproduction	3
COMM-45600	Mass Media Research Methods	3
COMM-48000	Mass Media Ethics	3
COMM-49800	Internship	3

II. Electives (6)

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

COMM-23000	Digital Filmmaking	3
COMM-31900	Audio Production	3
COMM-41900	Advanced Radio	3
COMM-42200	Radio Practicum	1-2
COMM-42300	Television Practicum	1-2
COMM-45200	Advanced Broadcast News	3
COMM-45300	Advanced Media Production	3