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Broadcasting Program Requirements

Broadcasting & Mass Communication Major

Computer Code: CBMC

This major blends the theory, skills, and strategies essential in the production and understanding of mass media. Students will combine academic coursework with "on-air" experience. Student who complete this major are expected to be proficient in the skills required for success in broadcasting and the knowledge required to be responsible broadcasters.


Minimum credits required: 50 (plus prerequisites as indicated)

 

Required Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)

BMC

070

Internship

3 credits

BMC

107F

Film and Culture

3 credits

 

OR

 

 

BMC

108IF

International Cinema and Aesthetics

3 credits

BMC

126

Introduction to Mass Communication

3 credits

BMC

161

Radio Production and Air Studio Management

2 credits


Three credits from any combination of the following practicum courses:

 

BMC

162

DJ Format Shift

2 credits*

 

BMC

163

Participation in WBWC

1–2 credits

 

BMC

164

Participation in BW-TV

1–2 credits

 

 

 

 

 

BMC

226

Writing for the Media

3 credits*

BMC

227

Audio for Media

3 credits

BMC

326

Radio & TV Announcing

3 credits*

BMC

327

Television Production & Direction

3 credits*

BMC

377

Mass Communication Theory

3 credits*

BMC

426

Broadcast Programming

3 credits*

BMC

428

Broadcast Law & Ethics

3 credits*

BMC

475F

Film Production & Direction

3 credits*

BMC

476

Capstone

2 credits

CST

207

Group Communication and Leadership

3 credits


Requirements in other departments include ENG 232, BUS 305 (prerequisite 30 credit hours), and BUS 333 (prerequisites BUS 330 & ECN 100).

Broadcasting & Mass Communication Minor
The Broadcasting and Mass Communication minor emphasizes the theoretical frameworks of media criticism. The minor requires only two credits in practical courses and is thus designed for those who do not plan to work primarily in the area of media production.

Minimum credits required: 19

Required Courses (* = Prerequisite Required)

BMC

070

Internship

3 credits

BMC

107F

Film and Culture

3 credits

 

OR

 

 

BMC

108IF

International Cinema and Aesthetics

3 credits

BMC

126

Introduction to Mass Communication

3 credits


Two credits from any combination of the following practicum courses:

BMC

161

Radio Production and Air Studio Management

2 credits

BMC

164

Participation in BW-TV

1–2 credits


BMC

277D

Media and Diversity

3 credits

BMC

426

Broadcast Programming

2 credits*

BMC

428

Broadcast Law & Ethics

3 credits*