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The broadcast track takes a technical approach to audio and video production. It incorporates basic principles, types, characteristics, and accessories of audio and video production, including studio operations. This track offers practical experience in the use of multi-channel techniques for both analog and digital recording, as well as basic techniques of radio and television studio production, including producing and directing. This program is designed for the student who may wish to pursue a career on the air or behind the scenes in a journalistic or production capacity.


Required Major Courses for Mass Communications Broadcasting Track

Course # Course Title Req. Credits
MAC 201 Media & Society - 3
MAC 203 Introduction to Electronic Media - 3
MAC 301  Media, Law, and Ethics + 3
MAC 402 Radio Production I + 3
MAC 403 Radio Production II + 3
MAC 461 Television Production I + 3
MAC 462 Television Production II + 3
MAC 480 Broadcast Announcing + 3
JRN 252 News Reporting and Writing I - 3
JRN 253 News Reporting and Writing II - 3
ENG 421 Public Speaking - 3
MAC 491 Internship - 12


Select 6 hrs of courses from the following: 
Course # Course Title Req. Credits
DRA 270 Theatre Performance and Play Production (repeatable up to 3 hours) - 1
DRA 271 Acting I - 3
DRA 272 Acting II - 3
DRA 273 Acting III - 3
ENG 233 Types of Drama - 3
MAC 202 Film Appreciation - 3
MAC 460 Special Topics + 1-3
MAC 471 Public Relations Writing + 3
MAC 472 Public Relations Campaigns + 3
MAC 473 Magazine Writing + 3
BSA 301 Principles of Management - 3
BSA 341 Principles of Marketing - 3


+ - Students must pass the SPEE prior to taking these courses (includes MAC electives if numbered 300 or above).