Certificate Programs

Radio/Television Broadcast Productionradio tv student

Length: One-year Program - Two semesters plus one Summer session

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to provide intensive “hands-on” training and instruction in the production and broadcast of television and radio.

Occupational Objectives:

Videographers Radio Disc Jockeys and Technicians
Graphic Designers Broadcast Production Assistant
Recording Engineers Self-employment
Video Technicians

Admissions Requirements: Applicant must meet the general requirements of admission to the College. In addition, entry into the Radio/Television Broadcast Production program requires proficiency in English as measured by appropriate tests administered by the College Counseling department.

Program Requirements: The student is required to take basic technical courses and general education courses. Students who complete the requirements of the program will be awarded a Certificate in Radio/Television Broadcast Production.

Course Number Course Title Lecture Hours Lab Hours Course Credits
  First Semester      
BCS 115 Audio Production for Electronic Media 3 3 4
ITE Elective 3 0 3
ENG 101 Practical Writing I 3 0 3
ENG 120 Survey of Mass Media 3 0 3
SPD 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
  TOTAL 13 3 17
  Second Semester      
ART 131 Fundamentals of Design 1 3 0 3
BCS 110 Fund. in Video Production 3 3 4
BCS 130 Media Performance 2 3 3
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3 0 3
PSY 120 Human Relations 3 0 3
  TOTAL 14 6 16
  Summer Session      
ART 283 Computer Graphics I 2 4 4
BCS 190 Cood. Internship in Broadcasting 0 5 3
BCS 220 Principles of Advertising 3 0 3
  TOTAL 5 9 10

Total Minimum Credits for Radio / Television Broadcast Production Certificate - 43

Students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in communications need to take ENG 111.