Advanced focus influencing standard and non-mainstream programming operations and media market analysis at the local, national, and international levels. May be repeated for credit not to exceed eight hours. Sophomore standing and permission of the instructor. An analytical examination of contemporary issues and problems confronting broadcasters. Required of all broadcast majors.
Internships are available in a variety of organizations and activities related to the major.
Information about available internships and requirements may be obtained from the department office of any faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 15 hours. Students attend weekly staff meetings and write stories based on covering campus beats. Techniques of journalistic and mass communication writing designed to develop the basic writing skills for the print and broadcast media, including the applications of these skills to public relations writing. Students attend weekly staff meetings and write stories based on covering campus beats.