Associate Degree Programs - Radio

Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes Associate Degree
Radio Broadcasting On-the-Air Associate Degree

Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes Associate Degree

The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes degree is designed for students who are interested in the nonperformance side of the broadcasting industry. Instruction prepares students for entry-level jobs including production, promotion, copywriting and management. Students also receive instruction in the business side of the industry and can further customize their program by selecting from a variety of courses. Practical hands-on experience is available at the campus radio stations. It is recommended that students consult with a counselor to develop an educational plan to ensure they meet requirements to receive their associate degree, such as earning 60 degree-appropriate units and taking general education courses.

Required Courses:

R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media 3.0
R-TV 09 Broadcast Sales and Promotion 3.0
R-TV 10 Radio Programming and Producer 3.0
Techniques R-TV 11A Beginning Radio Production 3.0
R-TV 11B Advanced Radio Production 3.0
R-TV 15 Broadcast Law and Business Practices 3.0
R-TV 96A Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations 1.0
R-TV 96B Campus Radio Station Lab: Disc Jockey & News Anchor/Reporter Skills 1.0
R-TV 96C Campus Radio Station Lab: Hosting and Management Skills 1.0
R-TV 97A Radio/Entertainment Industry Seminar1.0
R-TV 97B Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience 1.0

Plus 6 Units from the Following Courses:

R-TV 05 Radio-TV Newswriting 3.0
R-TV 06 Broadcast Traffic Reporting 1.5
R-TV 17 Internet Radio and Podcasting 3.0
R-TV 31 History of Radio DJs 3.0
R-TV 32 Radio - TV Internet Applications 3.0
R-TV 35 Pop Culture in the Media 3.0
R-TV 99 Radio/TV Special Projects 2.0
R-TV 101 Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment 1.0

Total Units 29.0

Radio Broadcasting On-the-Air Associate Degree

The Radio Broadcasting On-The-Air degree is designed to prepare students for an entry-level job in performance areas of the broadcasting industry, including disc jockey, news anchor, sportscaster, and commercial voice-overs. Students also receive instruction in the business side of the industry and can further customize their program by selecting from a variety of courses. It is recommended that students consult with a counselor to develop an educational plan to ensure they meet requirements to receive their associate degree, such as earning 60 degree-appropriate units and taking general education courses.

Required Courses

R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media 3.0
R-TV 02 On-Air Personality Development 3.0
R-TV 05 Radio-TV Newswriting 3.0
R-TV 07A Beginning Commercial Voice-Overs 3.0
R-TV 11A Beginning Radio Production 3.0
R-TV 15 Broadcast Law and Business Practices 3.0
R-TV 17 Internet Radio and Podcasting 3.0
R-TV 96A Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations 1.0
R-TV 96B Campus Radio Station Lab: Disc Jockey & News Anchor/Reporter Skills 1.0
R-TV 96C Campus Radio Station Lab: Hosting and Management Skills 1.0
R-TV 97A Radio/Entertainment Industry Seminar 1.0
R-TV 97B Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience 1.0

Plus 6 Units from the following courses

R-TV 03 Sportscasting and Reporting 1.5
R-TV 04 Broadcast News Field Reporting 3.0
R-TV 06 Broadcast Traffic Reporting 1.5
R-TV 09 Broadcast Sales and Promotion 3.0
R-TV 10 Radio Programming and Producer Techniques 3.0
R-TV 11B Advanced Radio Production 3.0
R-TV 31 History of Radio DJs 3.0
R-TV 32 Radio-TV Internet Applications 3.0
R-TV 35 Pop Culture in the Media 3.0
R-TV 99 Radio/TV Special Projects 2.0
R-TV 101 Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment 1.0

Total Units 32.0