Broadcast Journalism, B.A.J.M.C.
South Carolina , United States
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Broadcasting | Journalism | Reporting
Area of study
Journalism and Information
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Broadcast Journalism program at the College of Information and Communications prepares students for careers in broadcast journalism. Students gain hands-on experience in a real-world newsroom setting, and are mentored by experienced professionals. The program offers internship opportunities at major television markets and professional sports teams. Graduates have gone on to work for major news networks like ABC, BET, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, and NBC.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Program Name: Broadcast Journalism, B.A.J.M.C.
- College: College of Information and Communications
- Objectives:
- To prepare students for a career in broadcast journalism.
- To teach students how to report and narrate stories, shoot and produce video, and practice play-by-play and public speaking.
- To provide students with hands-on experience in a real-world newsroom setting.
- Program Highlights:
- Senior Semester Newsroom: Students participate in a capstone program where they help produce a daily news program run entirely by students.
- Expert Faculty: Students learn from and are mentored by experienced professionals and award-winning faculty.
- Internship Opportunities: The program provides resources to help students find internships in major television markets, with professional sports teams, or even in their hometown.
- Network Connections: Graduates have found positions at major news networks like ABC, BET, CBS, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and more.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Hands-on experience in a real-world newsroom setting.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals and award-winning faculty.
- Unique Approaches:
- Senior Semester Newsroom program provides students with a capstone experience where they produce a daily news program.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Broadcast Journalist
- Sports Broadcaster
- Documentary Filmmaker
- Producer
- Workplace Settings:
- Television
- Film
- Communications
- Building Skills: The program emphasizes the development of professional and personal skills, including:
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Writing
- Using Your Degree: The program highlights the potential for graduates to use their degree in a variety of career paths and workplace settings.
- Advanced Degrees: The program lists several advanced degree options for graduates, including:
- Master's Journalism and Mass Communications, M.A.
- Master's Journalism and Mass Communications, M.M.C.
- Master's Data and Communication, M.S.
- Doctorate Journalism and Mass Communications, Ph.D.
- Combination Degree | Master's | Doctorate Journalism and Mass Communications & Law, M.M.C. & J.D.
- Student Testimonial: A student testimonial highlights the hands-on experience and collaborative learning environment of the program.
- Related Degrees: The program lists several related degrees that students may be interested in.
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