Telecommunications

Radio, Television and Film
( Telecommunications)

The following curriculum prepares students for transfer to
a university for completion of a baccalaureate degree in radio/
television/film studies. Students in this area receive hands-on
training in the W.D. “Dub” Rogers Television Studio, using the
latest video equipment and techniques related to television
production. The curriculum will meet all requirements for the
Associate of Arts degree. Program advisors are John Sparks,
professor of journalism and Billy Alonzo, assistant professor of
radio, television and film.

Associate of Arts Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
COMM 1131 Radio-TV News I ..........................................1
COMM 1336 Television Production .................................3
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876 ..................................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
PSYC 2301 General Psychology .......................................3
SPCH 1321 Business and Prof. Speech ...........................3
Total Semester Hours ............................17

SECOND SEMESTER
COMM 1132 Radio-TV News II ........................................1
COMM 2324 Television Practicum ..................................3
COMM 2339 Writing for Radio and TV ............................3
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 .............................3
COMM 2327 Principles of Advertising .............................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Total Semester Hours ............................17

THIRD SEMESTER
COMM 2131 Radio-TV News III .......................................1
COMM 2331 Radio/TV Announcing .................................3
COMM 2303 Audio/Radio Production .............................3
ENGL 2332 World Literature I ........................................3
GOVT 2301 American Govt., Organization .....................3
Lab Science** ...................................................................4
Total Semester Hours ............................17

FOURTH SEMESTER
COMM 2132 Radio-TV News IV .......................................1
COMM 1335 Survey of Radio-TV .....................................3
GOVT 2302 American Govt., Functions ..........................3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
Computer Elective** ........................................................3
Lab Science** ...................................................................4
Total Semester Hours ............................17

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.