Broadcasting (BR)
Broadcasting
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At MVSU, broadcast majors take courses that allow them to understand and appreciate the history of the medium, to explore important current issues facing broadcasters, and to gain a firm understanding of government rules and regulations that pertain to their medium. Other courses allow students the opportunities to gain hands-on experience with broadcast equipment through labs and involvement with the University radio and television. Students will gain knowledge in a script writing, commercial writing, and Broadcast Journalism. Students who specialize in Broadcast Communication from MVSU will be well equipped to start careers in the industry or begin graduate studies in the discipline.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION Curriculum Pattern BROADCASTING FRESHMAN YEAR COURSES CR. HRS. SEMESTER/GRADE EN 101-102 Freshman Composition 6 ___________________ MA 111 College Algebra 3 ___________________ HI 101-102 World History OR HI 201-202 US History 6 ___________________ ED 102 General Psychology 3 ___________________ PE 102-103 Concepts of Physical Education 2 ___________________ HL 101 Comprehensive Health 3 ___________________ TH 201 OR MU 107 OR AR 101 3 ___________________ SP 191-192 Freshman Seminars 2 ___________________ SP 201 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 ___________________ 31 SOPHOMORE YEAR COURSES MC 300 Media Writing 3 ____________________ MC 310 Basic News Reporting and Writing 3 ____________________ MC 315A Radio Practicum 1 ____________________ MC 320 Radio Production 3 ____________________ MC 325 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 ____________________ MC 330 Mass Communication Process and Effects 3 ____________________ EN 201-202 World Literature 6 ____________________ CS 111 Introduction to Data Processing 3 ____________________ SC 151-152 Survey of Bio. Science OR SC 261-262 Survey of Physical Science 6 ____________________ 31 JUNIOR YEAR COURSES MC 315B, C TV Practicum 2 _____________________ MC 335 Radio-TV Announcing 3 _____________________ MC 337 TV Production I 3 _____________________ MC 400 Principles of Advertising 3 _____________________ ELECTIVES (Liberal Arts & Sciences) 21 _____________________ 32 SENIOR YEAR COURSES MC 437 TV Production II 3 _____________________ MC 444 Mass Media Law & Ethics 3 _____________________ MC 460 Internship 3 _____________________ SP 449 Senior Project Research 2 _____________________ SP 450 Senior Project Paper 1 _____________________ SP 491-492 Senior Seminars 2 _____________________ ELECTIVES (Liberal Arts & Sciences) 16 _____________________ 30 Required Electives: SP 340 Issues in Communication SP 440 Intercultural Communication Community Service: Freshman 60 hours Transfer 40 hours Measure of Academic Progress (MAPP) English Proficiency Exam Specialty Area Exit Exam Advised 2009