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University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mass Communication, Broadcast Media Concentration, B.A.


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Curriculum Requirements


Our Broadcast concentration offers a solid foundation for a variety of careers.  In addition to honing reading, writing, storytelling, and critical thinking skills, the concentration is designed to enhance audio, video, and multimedia production skills.  Students learn multi-platform skills to enable them to work in corporate and non-profit settings, print media, radio, TV, new media, and social media.

1. 120 Semester Hours:


Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in major courses.

2. General Education Requirement:


Freshman and sophomore years: complete General Education Curriculum  required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study. Students must have a “C” or better in ENG 1110  and ENG 1210 .

3. Program Requirements:


4. Concentration Requirements


5. Additional Requirements


Program Notes:


Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Mass Communication, Broadcast Media Concentration


(Effective Fall 2008)

For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Semester Hours: 17

Spring Semester


Semester Hours: 15

Junior Year


Semester Hours: 15

Spring Semester


Semester Hours: 15

Senior Year


Fall Semester


Semester Hours: 15

Spring Semester


^^^ MSCM Elective (3)

General Elective (3)

General Elective (3)

General Elective (3)

General Elective (1-3)

Semester Hours: 13-15

Total Minimum Credit Hours: 124


Key to symbols used:

Distribution of Hours

* GEC Requirements - 39

^^ Mass Communication Core Courses - 30
^^^ Broadcast Media Concentration Requirements and Electives - 18
Minor or General Electives - 37
** Based on Placement Results

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