Degree Path for Students

 

 

BACHELOR OF Science IN Mass communication

Broadcasting Track

First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year

 

Recommended Degree Pathway

The recommended degree path outlines a sample course plan towards graduating in four years. The path suggests taking courses in specific semesters, but there may be semesters when a course is not offered. Consult your advisor for your official degree planning. This degree path is based on the 2011-2012 university catalog. Please click here for the catalog 2009-2010.

Please be advised that in order to graduate in four years individuals must successfully complete a minimum of 15 to 18 credit hours per semester. Also, 15 credits must be in courses numbered above 2999.

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*Broadcast Practicum: Although only BRD 1610, 1620 and 2610 are required, BRD 2620, 3610, 3620, 4610 and 4620 are strongly recommended. Students are encouraged to get involved with WNCP-TV, the University's public affairs television station; and WNCP The Hawk, the University's Internet streaming radio station, as early as freshman year.

 

First Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
FRS 1000	Freshman Seminar (1)
ENG 1050	Composition I	GE required course
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education
BRD 1610	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Track requirement

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
ENG 1060	Composition II	GE required course; Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENG 1050
BRD 1600	Television Production	Track requirement
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education PED (1)
BRD 1620	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Track requirement

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Second Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MCM 2100	Introduction to Mass Communication	Major core requirement
MCM 2400	Writing for the Media	Major core requirement; Prerequisite: ENG 1050
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education
	General Education PED (1)
BRD 2610	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Track requirement

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
	General Education
	General Education
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective
BRD 2620	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Not required, but recommended.

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Third Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
BRD 2600	Basic Videography and Editing	Track requirement
BRD 3610	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Not required, but recommended.
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
BRD 3130; or	Broadcast Copywriting; or	Track requirement; Prerequisite: MCM 2400
BRD 3140	Broadcast Journalism	Track requirement; Prerequisite: MCM 2400 and BRD 2600
BRD 3620	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Not required, but recommended.
BRD 3150	Broadcast Programming and Management	Track requirement; Prerequisite: BRD 1600 and MCM 2100
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective

 

Summer Session

Course#	Course Title	Comments
MCM 4130	Internship in Mass Communication	Major core requirement

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Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
BRD 3600	Advanced Videography and Editing	Track requirement; Prerequisite: BRD 2600
MCM 4360	Mass Communication Theory and Research	Track requirement; Prerequisite: MCM 2100 and 2400
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective
BRD 4610	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Not required, but recommended.

 

Spring Semester

Course#	Course Title	Comments
BRD 4600	Advanced Television Production	Major core requirement; Prerequisite: BRD 3600
	University-wide Elective
	University-wide Elective
MCM 4050	Media Law and Ethics	Major core requirement; Prerequisite: MCM 2100 and 2400
BRD 4620	Broadcast Practicum* (1)	Not required, but recommended.

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Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010

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