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BACHELOR OF Science IN Mass communication
Broadcasting Track
Degree Requirements | Core Major Requirements
Broadcasting Track Requirements | Recommended Degree Path
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Mass Communication
Requirements for B.S.: Broadcasting Track |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Requirements |
44 |
| Core Major Courses | 15 |
| Broadcasting Track Requirements | 18-21 |
| University-wide Electives | 39-42 |
| Total | 120 |
Required Courses for Mass Communication
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| MCM 2100 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| MCM 2400 | Writing for the Media | Prerequisite: ENG 1050 |
| MCM 4050 | Media Law and Ethics | Prerequisite: MCM 2100 and 2400 |
| MCM 4130 | Internship in Mass Communication | Consent of instructor. May not be taken by non-MCM majors. |
| MCM 4360 | Mass Communication Theory and Research | Prerequisite: MCM 2100 and 2400 |
Broadcasting Track Requirements
*MCM majors must take an additional 6 hours of BRD, JRN, or PRE courses, depending upon the minor, to compensate for MCM 2100 and 2400 already applied to their major.
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| BRD 1600 | Television Production | |
| BRD 1610 | Broadcast Practicum* (1) | |
| BRD 1620 | Broadcast Practicum* (1) | |
| BRD 2610 | Broadcast Practicum* (1) | |
| BRD 2600 | Basic Videography and Editing | Prerequisite: BRD 1600 |
| BRD 3600 | Advanced Videography and Editing | Prerequisite: BRD 2600 |
| BRD 4600 | Advanced Television Production | Prerequisite: BRD 3600 |
| BRD 3150 | Broadcast Programming and Management | Prerequisite: BRD 1600 and MCM 2100 |
| BRD 3130; or | Broadcast Copywriting; or | Prerequisite: MCM 2400 |
| BRD 3140 | Broadcast Journalism | Prerequisite: MCM 2400 and BRD 2600 |
*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.
Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010
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