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2019-2020 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Broadcasting - Broadcast Journalism Concentration 7111, A.S. Transfer


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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree

The Broadcast Journalism Concentration of the Broadcasting program is designed to prepare graduates for producing news with an accurate creation and delivery of news content through media platforms including radio, TV, and digital formats.  Students will learn how to research, investigate, and create news content by developing skills in writing, interviewing, photography, and editing audio and video for on-air delivery.  Students will also identify the characteristics of a target audience for content creation and civic engagement.  Coursework will prepare students for employment as Broadcast Journalists.

Major Program Requirements


All required broadcasting courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better. Student may register for 200-level Broadcasting courses only if all 100-level Broadcasting courses have been completed, or are in the process of completion, or by departmental approval.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


Recommended Sequence of Courses


Total Hours: 15


Semester II


Total Hours: 16


Semester III


Total Hours 15


Semester IV


  • Directed Major Electives 9 hrs
  • Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing electives 5 hrs

Total Hours 14


Total Hours: 60


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