Degrees Offered - Radio & TV Broadcasting / Broadcast Journalism (AA)

Record details

Broadcast Journalism is an exciting career that is essential to gathering information on a daily basis and sharing it with others. Our Broadcast Journalism degree program teaches you how to use modern digital communication tools, which combine responsible reporting practices and the latest multimedia technologies to create stories that enlighten, engage and influence a global audience. 

We offer specialization in the radio and television fields. Let us show you what makes a broadcast reporter successful. Gain expert knowledge about the industry and get significant hands-on training with our student media outlet. 

The TJC Communications Radio & Television Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism degree, while providing the first two years of a liberal arts education, is an excellent stepping stone to a long and prosperous career in this exciting field. 

Catalog Year

2022-2023

Degree Type

AA

Field of Study

Yes

Available Online

No

Available Hybrid

No

TSI

Complete

Degree Plan

Field of Study Courses	16 Credits
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1335 Introduction to Electronic Media
COMM 2331 Radio/Television Announcing
COMM 1336 Video Production I OR COMM 2389 Academic Cooperative
COMM 2332 Radio/Television News
TJC Core Curriculum	44 Credits
In addition to the Major Courses, the student is required to take 44 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill the major course requirement.	Major Courses: 16 TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3
MATH xxxx Mathematics Core	3
XXXX x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework	3
COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking OR SPCH 1321	3
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR ENGL 2311	3
XXXX x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
XXXX x3xx Creative Arts Core	3
COMM 1335 Introduction to Electronic Media	3

Third Semester	Credit Hours
XXXX x3xx Language, Philosophy and Culture Core	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3
COMM 2331 Radio/Television Announcing OR COMM 2389 Academic Cooperative (#)	3
COMM 1336 Video Production I (#)	3

Fourth Semester	Credit Hours
HIST 1302 United States History II OR HIST 2301	3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
COMM 2303 Audio Production	3
COMM 2339 Writing for Radio, Television, and Film	3
XXXX X1XX Elective	1

Total Semester Hours	60

NOTE: Some courses are only offered during fall semester (#) or spring semester (+) but not both. Please plan accordingly