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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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:

Four- Year Curriculum Plan


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Fall Semester


Total: 17/18

Spring Semester


Total: 15

Junior Year


Senior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 15

Spring Semester


Total: 15

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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