Mass Communication, Broadcasting Concentration, B.S.

Mass Communication Proram

Broadcasting Concentration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

HEGIS Code: 0601.00

Inventory of Registered Program Code: 27401

Concentration Overview

The Broadcasting Concentration is designed to build upon the major proficiencies acquired by students pursuing a career related to television and radio broadcast media production. The Broadcasting concentration adds specialized proficiencies that focus on broadcasting as a career, cultural influence, and form of individual and collective expression. Graduates of the Broadcasting Concentration are prepared for careers such as on-camera personality, production manager, radio producer, studio floor manager, television writer, video editor, videographer, and video producer.

Broadcasting Concentration
BRD 102 - Broadcast Fundamentals; (3cr)
BRD 201 - Voice and Diction; (3cr)
BRD 212 - Broadcast Announcing; (3cr)
BRD 310 - Media Operations; (3cr)
Broadcast Concentration Elective 300 - 400; (12cr)
Total Concentration Credits: 24

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Name
Semester 1		Semester 2
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)		BRD 102 - Broadcast Fundamentals; (3cr)
MAC 101 - Mass Communication; (3cr)		BUS 275 - Social Media Concepts and Practice; (3cr)
MAC 121 - Fundamental Communication Lab 1; (3cr)		ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)		MAC 122 - Fundamental Communication Lab 2; (3cr)
VID 131 - Introductory Production: Television Workshop; (3cr)		MAC 150 - Introduction to Live Sound; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 3		Semester 4
BRD 102 - Broadcast Fundamentals; (3cr)		Writing Elective; (3cr)
ENG 202 - Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting; (3cr)		MAC 222 - Intermediate Communication Lab 4; (3cr)
MAC 202 - History and Application of Media Law; (3cr)		MAC 290 - Digital Media Art: Video and Motion; (3cr)
MAC 221 - Intermediate Communication Lab 3; (3cr)		MAC 299 - Radio Broadcasting and Operations; (3cr)
MAC 280 - Digital Media Art: Design; (3cr)		Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 5		Semester 6
BRD 212 - Broadcast Announcing; (3cr)		BRD 310 - Media Operations; (3cr)
Broadcast Concentration Elective 300 - 400; (3cr)		Broadcast Concentration Elective 300 - 400; (3cr)
MAC 211 - Broadcast Journalism; (3cr)		ENG 302 - Photojournalism; (3cr)
MAC 301 - New and Emerging Media; (3cr)		MAC 322 - Advanced Communication Lab 6; (3cr)
MAC 321 - Advanced Communication Lab 5; (3cr)		PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15
Semester 7		Semester 8
Broadcast Concentration Elective 300 - 400; (3cr)		Broadcast Concentration Elective 300 - 400; (3cr)
Liberal Arts and Science Elective; (3cr)		Liberal Arts and Science Elective; (3cr)
Liberal Arts and Science Elective; (3cr)		Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)
MAC 302 - Media Ethics and Criticism; (3cr)		Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
MAC 361 - Mass Media and Society; (3cr)		SOC 351 - Social Problems; (3cr)
Total 15		Total 15