Broadcasting

A major and a minor in broadcasting are available.

Major in broadcasting

45 credit hours

• Comm 190, Introduction to Radio 1
• Comm 195, Introduction to Visual Media1
• Comm 200, Communication Practice 2
• Comm 202, Oral Communication3
• Comm 204, Expository Writing 3
• Comm 212, Digital Media Production 3
• Comm 240, Communication Research 3
• Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
• Comm 260, Broadcast Writing 3
• Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics 3
• Comm 290, Radio Operations 1
• Comm 312, Advanced Digital Media Production 3
• Comm 360, Broadcasting for the Public Good 3
• Comm 383, Communication and Society 3
• Comm 409, Internship 4
• Comm 410, Senior Seminar 3
• Additional course(s): 3
  • Comm 294, Advanced DM Methods: Pre-production
  • Comm 296, Advanced DM Methods: Production
  • Comm 298, Advanced DM Methods: Post-production
  • Comm 314, Advanced Digital Media Immersion
  • Comm 324, Principles of Public Relations
  • Comm 326, Creating for the Web
  • Comm 386, Film
  • Comm 412, Special Project
  • Thea 235, Power of Story
  • Thea 320, Expressive Voice
• At least four semesters participation in WGCS and/or GCTV NC

Student learning outcomes

Graduates in broadcasting will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of core communication principles and research methods.
2. Create a diverse multimedia portfolio.
3. Demonstrate a set of professional skills and competencies.
4. Engage the campus and community through co-curricular media involvement.
5. Demonstrate learning and competence in completing one or more internships.
6. Report that courses and other collegiate training prepared them for a position in communication or a related career.
7. Engage in meaningful discussions about media, professionalism, and ethics.
8. Promote professional excellence and student recognition.

Planning guide for broadcasting majors

First year	Goshen Core Communication Research 100-299 level courses in major
Second year	Goshen Core Media Law and Ethics Expository Writing Other courses in major SST
Third year	Goshen Core Communication and Society Courses in major
Fourth year	Balance of Goshen Core Balance of major Internships Senior Seminar

Planning and advising notes for broadcasting majors

Comm 200, Communication Practice should be with a co-curricular closely related to the area of concentration. The Comm 409, Internship should be in the student’s area of concentration. The broadcasting, journalism and public relations majors require two internships: one for three credit hours and a second for one credit hour. A portfolio or its equivalent is required for graduation.

All Communication department majors and minors must earn a grade of C- or higher in all courses required for their major and/or minor. Failure to attain this level of achievement requires the student to either repeat the course (for specific requirements) or take an additional course (an option for elective courses) and achieve a grade of C- or higher.

A maximum of 45 credit hours in communication courses may be applied to a degree. Also, no more than 12 credit hours in experiential learning (Comm 200, 209, 409 or 412) may be applied.

Minor in broadcasting

18 credit hours

• Comm 212, Digital Media Production 3
• Comm 260, Broadcast Writing 3
• Comm 360, Broadcasting for the Public Good 3
• Comm 409, Internship 3
• Courses selected from the following, at least 2 credit hours upper level (300 and above): 6
  • Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
  • Comm 195, Introduction to Visual Media
  • Comm 202, Oral Communication
  • Comm 204, Expository Writing
  • Comm 240, Communication Research
  • Comm 250, Writing for Media
  • Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics
  • Comm 290, Radio Operations
  • Comm 312, Advanced Digital Media Production
  • Comm 383, Communication and Society