Academics

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Broadcasting Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree, Communications Major

A Graduate’s Perspective

I’m so thankful for all the opportunities I’ve been given at PCC. I’ve gained valuable hands-on training in the field of broadcasting while operating television cameras, running a live radio station for the student body, and announcing for basketball games. Through these activities, I received one-on-one training with my instructors, allowing me to improve my skills. I was also given an opportunity to work at Rejoice Radio, PCC’s worldwide radio station. — Matt, PCC 2009 Graduate

Broadcasting majors receive a broad perspective of communications that features Christian principles and practical experience. Students develop practical broadcasting skills by working at WPCC, the campus radio station streamed live to residence halls and Rejoice in the Lord telecast, the nationally televised service of Campus Church.

Broadcasting Evaluation: Sophomores must pass CO 298 to continue in this major.

Student Radio Lab: Students with a broadcasting concentration are required to enroll in CO 999 each semester after they pass CO 122 until they enroll in CO 435.

Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all business administration, marketing, and communication courses and complete a minor.

Academic Program Fee: $160 per semester or $40 per payment.

Recommended Course Sequence

Freshman Course Sequence

Fall
BI 101: New Testament Survey 2
CO 121: Introduction to Communications 3
EN 101: English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 101: History of Civilization 3
PE: PE Activity Elective 1
SP 101: Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Hours 15
Spring
BI 102: New Testament Survey 2
CO 122: Introduction to Communications 3
EN 102: English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 102: History of Civilization 3
PE: PE Activity Elective 1
SP 102: Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Hours 15

Sophomore Course Sequence

Fall
BI 201: Old Testament Survey 2
CO 201: Broadcast Writing 3
CO 211: Introduction to Broadcasting 3
CO 223: Fundamentals of Video 3
EN 202: American Literature 3
SP 205: Voice and Diction for Broadcasters 2
Total Hours 16
Spring
BI 102: Old Testament Survey 2
CO 224: Fundamentals of Video 3
CO 298: Sophomore Broadcasting Evaluation 0
EN 204: British Literature 3
MA 111: College Mathematics 3
MK 202: Professional Selling 3
SP 212: Voice and Communication 2
Total Hours 16

Junior Course Sequence

Fall
CO 322: Video Production 3
CR 370: Origins 2
MA: Mathematics Elective 3
SP 302: Public Speaking 3
Social Science Elective 3
Writing Elective** 3
Total Hours 17
Spring
BI/BB: Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CO 311: Broadcast Programming 3
CO 312: Broadcast Announcing 3
CO 321: Audio Production 3
CO 399: Broadcast Project Workshop 1
Minor or Electives 4
Total Hours 16

Senior Course Sequence

Fall
BI/BB: Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CO 303: Public Relations 3
CO 413: Broadcast Management 3
CO 435: Broadcast Internship 3
PR 306: Interpersonal Relationships 3
Minor or Elective 3
Total Hours 17
Spring
BA 403: Business Communications 3
BI/BB: Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CO 410: Broadcast Project 2
CO 436: Broadcast Internship 3
Social Science Elective 3
Minor or Elective 3
Total Hours 16

‡ At least 4 hours out of 6 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.
**Students select CW 301, EN 301, or EN 325.