Broadcast Writing, A.A.S. (2 years)

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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(AAS CM21)

This program is designed to provide students the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in the field of broadcast or corporate news, copy, technical and script writing for media venues and formats. Job opportunities may include advertising copywriter, copywriter, editorial assistant, copy editor, electronic publication specialist, greeting card writer, news writer/editor, production assistant, proofreader, public information officer, public relations assistant, publisher, reporter/journalist, script writer, technical writer, TV news anchor, writer/author.

Core Courses:

JOU 105 - Introduction to Mass Media Credits: 3
JOU 106 - Fundamentals of Reporting Credits: 3
JOU 206 - Inter Newswriting / Editing Credits: 3
RTV 103 - Writing for TV and Radio Credits: 3
JOU 280 - Internship Credits: 3

General Education Courses:

PSY 100 - Psych/Workplace Relationships Credits: 3
OR
HUM 103 - Introduction to Film Art Credits: 3
OR
LIT 115 - Intro to Literature [AH2] Credits: 3
ENG 121 - English Composition I [CO1] Credits: 3
OR
ENG 131 - Technical Writing I Credits: 3
MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
OR
MAT 107 - Career Math Credits: 3
OR
MAT 121 - College Algebra [MA1] Credits: 4
PSY 101 - General Psychology I [SS3] Credits: 3
OR
SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology I [SS3] Credits: 3
COM 115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Total Elective Credits: 29-30

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 60

Communications Media Advisory Committee

Valerie Flynn

LionHawk Entertainment

Wes Fothergill

Thompson School District

Rochelle Mitchell Miller

Radio Consultant

Shawn Miller

Audio Consultant

Andrew Nagel

Mirage Productions

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