A major in the telecommunication studies curriculum provides in-depth knowledge and intellectual challenge in electronic communication. Students receive practical orientation to the skills and techniques of broadcasting. Further, they explore contemporary theories and problems which are central to telecommunications media, as well as examine new communication media.
From a liberal arts perspective, the telecommunication studies curriculum is designed to aid the student in pursuit of careers not only in broadcasting but also in recently expanding avenues of communication such as non-commercial broadcasting, corporate communications, industrial communications, cablecasting, and independent production. Internships are available in media organizations to students of superior academic achievement.
Major Courses
| TCOM 1500 |
Orientation to Telecommunication Studies |
| ENGL 1550 |
English 1 |
| TCOM 1580 |
Introduction to Telecommunication Studies |
| TCOM 1581 |
Telecommunication Technologies |
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| TCOM 2682 |
Scriptwriting for Electronic Media |
| TCOM 2683 |
Media Operations and Performance |
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| TCOM 3780 |
Principles and Practices of Media Announcing |
| TCOM 3781 |
Audio Production or |
| TCOM 3782 |
Video Production 1 |
| TCOM 3783 |
Telecommunication Regulation |
| TCOM 4887 |
Theories and Criticism of Telecommunication |
| TCOM 4897 |
Seminar in Telecommunication |
| TCOM 4899 |
Capstone |
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Plus additional credits in Telecommunication Studies to total 40 hours. |
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