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Jun 16, 2026
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [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 cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for all coursework completed at North Carolina Central University. Complete prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.” Students must repeat all D and F grades in major courses. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. 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:
Must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses below: Mass Communication Core (27 credit hours)
Non-Departmental Requirement:
Concentration Requirements (Broadcast Media) (18 Credit Hours)
Must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses below: General Electives (36 Credit Hours)
Additional courses to reach the 120-hour graduation requirement. Four- Year Curriculum Plan
Distribution of Hours
*GEC General Education Curriculum (GEC) - 39 credit hours ^ Mass Communication Core Requirements - 27 credit hours + Concentration Requirements - 18 credit hours & General Electives - 36 credit hours SI=Speaking Intensive WI=Writing Intensive **Placement scores will determine if students are required to complete MFL I or II and MATH 1000 before the GEC Math Mathematics Requirement Total Required: 120 hours |
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