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. 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

• 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 1500 , ENG 3300 , ENG 4000 , ENG 4140

5. Additional Requirements

Program Notes:

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

(Effective Fall 2008)

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