Broadcast Media

This concentration introduces students to the history, economics, regulations, and functions of the radio, television and cable industries. It provides students with a combination of skills, performance, and theory that will enable graduates to seek employment in those industries. In addition, students should be competitive in advertising, marketing, and research firms as well as audio/video media.

All students concentrating in Broadcast Media must take the following three courses (9 credits):

COM 220

Introduction to Telecommunications

COM 221

Digital Audio Production

COM 222

Basic Video Production

In addition, Broadcast Media concentrators will take 9 credits selected from the following courses:

COM 223

The Art of Film

COM 300

Communication Criticism

COM 320

Media Management

COM 321

Broadcast Journalism

COM 322

Advanced Video Production

COM 362

Mass Communication Law

COM 399 or
CPE 399

Internship (Only three credits of Internship may count in the concentration.)

Writing Requirement (6 credits):

COM 260

Basic Newswriting and

Eng 202

Technical Writing

Up one level:

Department of Communication Studies