Radio and Television Broadcasting / Broadcast Journalism

Core Curriculum and Field of Study for Radio and Television Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism is designed for students seeking a bachelor's degree with a major in radio and television broadcasting/broadcast journalism.

The following set of courses is designed to apply to the bachelor's degree of Radio and Television Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism but may also be applied to the Bachelor of Arts or other baccalaureate level. Radio and Television Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism degrees as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.

The field of study curriculum is furthermore intended to serve as a guide for community and technical colleges in structuring a transfer curriculum in Radio and Television Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism. Fields of study are valid only when no course substitutions are made.

Students should consult an academic advisor regarding transfer to a specific college or
university.

Core Curriculum Courses (39-46 Hours)

Select courses from the Core Curriculum

RTVB / Broadcast Journalism Field of Study

COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1335 Survey of Radio/Television
COMM 1337 Television Production II
COMM 2303 Audio/Radio Production
COMM 2311 Reporting I
COMM 2315 Reporting II
COMM 2331 Television Production II
COMM 2332 Radio/Television News
COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, Television and Film

Elective Credit Courses (1 Hour)

Total Semester Credit Hours: 64