Broadcast Journalism Certificate: 207

(R): 207

This certificate program provides an intensive course of study focused on updated broadcast journalism skills, techniques, and procedures. This concentrated approach can assist those persons seeking first-time employment with a radio or television or web-base news organization, those planning to change careers to a news-based field, or those currently working an area of production other than news who wish to upgrade or expand their skills.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
TVRA 105 - Introduction to Electronic Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 120 - Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 125 - Audio Production Techniques 4 semester hours
TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 3 semester hours
TVRA 220 - Radio Production 4 semester hours
AND
TVRA 260 - Radio Station Operation 3 semester hours
OR
TVRA 224 - Electronic Field Production 3 semester hours
AND
TVRA 230 - Advanced Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 227 - Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 33

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Create professional news segments for use in radio or television, broadcast, podcasts or web streaming delivery.
Analyze audience data and identify target audiences for different video and/or audio productions.

Interpret research-based facts available through various sources to prepare and deliver unbiased reports in a variety of media outlets.
Work with video and computer files in a server-based, collaborative environment.
Apply correct and safe use of video and audio equipment needed to create professional projects.