BROADCASTING

Radio and television broadcasting as a major prepares students for careers as disk jockeys, news, sports, and weather anchors, announcers, and show hosts.  The field is highly competitive.  New technologies and increased ownership of multiple forms of media delivery mechanisms cloud the traditional distinctions between radio, television, film, and on-line information systems creating overlaps in career preparation strategies.

Students interested in broadcasting should have a well-controlled voice with clear pronunciation and have a natural ability to "ad-lib" as well as demonstrate success in English, or communications-related courses and experiences.  In addition to a normal college preparatory program, helpful high school courses include psychology, English, history, art, and economics or business.  Experience in theater arts and/or a school or local radio or television station is also helpful.

Most broadcasting programs require supplementary general education (English, social sciences, humanities, etc.) and business courses.  Typical broadcasting courses include television studio production, television field production, advanced writing for television, television and radio programming, and television and radio management.

Job placement depends on academic performance, talent and hands-on experience.
