Communications - Radio/TV Broadcasting, A.A.S.

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(CIP 09.0701)

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Purpose: The program is designed to prepare the student for careers in the field of broadcast communications with specific study in broadcasting and digital media, audio and video production.

Program Requirements: Upon satisfactory completion of this curriculum, the student will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in Radio/TV Broadcasting.The listing below may serve as a guideline to curriculum completion. The student is encouraged to meet with the Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection that considers the student’s career and academic goals.

First Year

First Semester

COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Course Credits ⁺
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
RTVB 1301 - Broadcas/Digital Media News Writing 3 Course Credits
RTVB 1325 - TV Studio Production 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

COMM 1318 - Photography I 3 Course Credits
RTVB 1321 - Tv/Video Field Production 3 Course Credits
RTVB 1380 - Cooperative Education - RTVB 3 Course Credits
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Course Credits ⁺
or
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Course Credits ⁺
or
SPCH 2335 - Argumentation & Debate 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

RTVB or COMM Elective - Select Elective from RTVB or COMM Course Rubric 3 Course Credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 6

Second Year

First Semester

Mathematics (MATH 1332 recommended) 3 Course Credits ⁺
RTVB 1309 - Audio/Radio Production I 3 Course Credits
RTVB 1355 - Radio and Television Announcing 3 Course Credits
RTVB 2337 - Tv/Video Production Workshop I 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

American History 3 Course Credits ⁺
COMM 2366 - Film Appreciation 3 Course Credits ⁺
RTVB 2331 - Audio/Radio Production III 3 Course Credits
RTVB 2340 - Portfolio Development 3 Course Credits ^*

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

RTVB 2380 - Cooperative Education - Radio andTelevision 3 Course Credits
RTVB or COMM Elective - Select Elective from RTVB or COMM Courses 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 6

Total Credits Required for Communications-Radio/TV Broadcasting Degree: 60

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

^* Capstone Course