Mass Communication, Broadcast Media Concentration, B.A.

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 in the major and cumulative. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must earn grades of C or better in ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , and all 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

• MSCM 3560 - Writing for Radio and Television (3)
• MSCM 3570 - Audio Production (3)
• MSCM 3580 - Video Production (3)
• MSCM 2420 - Broadcast Announcing (3)

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• Two MSCM Electives:

  Any non-required Mass Communication course at the 2000 level or above, as well as ENG 2105 , ENG 2720 , ENG 3700 , ENG 3800 , and ENG 3900 .

• MSCM 4625 - Advanced Audio Production (3) or
• MSCM 4635 - Advanced Video Production (3)

• MSCM Elective* (3)

   

  * MSCM Elective= Any non-required Mass Communication course at the 2000 level or above, as well as ENG 2105 , ENG 2720  ,ENG 3700  ,ENG 3800 , ENG 3900  

5. Additional Requirements

Program Notes:

Four- Year Curriculum Plan