Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed for students considering a career in television/video and related broadcast and new/emerging media fields. Major requirements are designed to provide the student with a strong core of knowledge in all facets of the profession. There are two concentrations - Television and Video Production Focus and Broadcast News Focus. It emphasizes producing and anchoring a newscast, writing and producing a web newscast, and learning the skills for radio and television reporting. Another concentration focuses on production, editing, studio and field work, and television directing.

Program modules

The modules include SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3, COM 201 Introduction to Communication 3; Broadcast Communication Requirements: 24 credits - COM 200 Introduction to Mass Media 3, COM 204 Writing for the Media 3, COM 214 Television Production 3, COM 314 Advanced Television Production 3, COM 490 Public Affairs Producing (capstone) 3, COM 495 Communication Law 3, COM 497 Media Management 3, COM 499 Internship 3; Broadcast Communication Major Focus (complete one focus): 9 credits - Television and Video Production Focus: COM 420 Media Programming 3, COM 456 Advanced Video Editing 3, COM 491 Television Directing 3 or Broadcast News Focus: COM 318 Radio and TV Reporting 3, COM 418 Broadcast News 3, COM 421 Ethics in the News Media 3; Communication Electives (Courses designated ADV, COM, JOU, or SPE 300 and 400 level) - 6 credits; Minor (a minor is strongly recommended) - 21 credits COM 200 Introduction to Mass Media 3, COM 201 Introduction to Communication 3, COM 204 Writing for the Media 3, COM 214 Television Production 3, COM 314 Advanced Television Production 3, COM 366 History of the Moving Image 3, COM 495 Communication Law 3; General Electives - 6 credits.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL. The undergraduate applicant whose TOEFL score is between 500 and 549 (173-212 on the computer-based test or 61-78 on the Internet-based test) may be admitted to the Transition in Language and Culture (TLC) Program and enroll concurrently for academic and English courses. Applicant scores less than 500 (173 computer-based or 61 Internet-based) will be required to improve their English proficiency. They should have a SAT I score of at least 850 (Math score of at least 400 is required for all business applicants) or a score of at-least 18 on the ACT (Math score of 17 is required for all business applicants).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Barry University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication