Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mass Communication: Broadcast Production
Broadcast Production
Students completing a degree in the broadcast production concentration are prepared for decision-making and technical responsibilities in radio, television, field production, and social media. Technical, artistic, and management skills combine to ensure that quality digital content is presented in a compelling, appropriate, cost-effective, and engaging manner. Using various forms of technology, students will learn to visually tell a story and capture content to effectively reach an audience. Students will be equipped to enter the workforce with experience and industry application through the production of content for radio (90.5 KSHU), TV (Cable Channel 7), ESPN+, social media, and the Web.
Requirements
All students who choose to declare a major or minor in Mass Communication or Ag/Com will be required to pass the Grammar Module with a score of 80 percent or better before they will be allowed to register for 3000 or 4000-level courses in MCFL, MCJR, MCOM, MCPA, or MCPD. Please see the Grammar Module for additional information.
All students declaring a major or minor in Mass Communication or Ag/Com are required to receive a grade of C or better in all MCFL, MCJR, MCOM, MCPA, and MCPD courses.
The University requires all undergraduate students to complete at least six hours of writing enhanced courses within their major, of which three hours must be advanced.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mass Communication: Broadcast Production | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 4, 5 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Critical Thinking 3 | ||
| Foreign Language: WOLC 1411, WOLC 1412, WOLC 2311, WOLC 2312 6 | 14 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| MCOM 1130 | Media Literacy 5 | 1 |
| MCOM 1330 | Media, Culture and Society (Writting Enhanced) 2 | 3 |
| MCOM 1332 | Writing For Mass Media (Writing Enhanced) | 3 |
| MCOM 2371 | TV & Film Production | 3 |
| MCOM 3026 | Media Practicum | 1 |
| MCOM 4371 | Mass Media Law And Ethics (Writing Enhanced) | 3 |
| Major: Required (21 hours) | ||
| MCOM 1371 | Audio Production & Performance 4 | 3 |
| MCOM 4398 | Professional Internship | 3 |
| or MCOM 3026 | Media Practicum | |
| MCPD 3373 | Studio Production | 3 |
| MCPD 3375 | Scriptwriting | 3 |
| MCPD 3377 | Multi-Camera Studio Production | 3 |
| MCPD 3379 | Multi-Camera Field Production | 3 |
| MCPD 4373 | Advanced Production | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives | 18 | |
| Select six of the following: | ||
| Single Camera and Non-Linear Editing I | ||
| Field & Studio Audio Recording | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Media Practicum | ||
| Special Topic (Limited to 3 SCH) | ||
| Independent Study (Limited to 3 SCH) | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Media Programming | ||
| Sports Media Production I | ||
| Production Management | ||
| Sports Media Production II | ||
| Advanced Audio Production | ||
| Multi-Camera Remotes | ||
| Directing Multicamera Productions | ||
| Select Option A or B 7 | 18 | |
| Minor: Not Required 8,9 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
MCOM 1330 is a Writing Enhanced course and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as for the Mass Communication major.
- 3
PHIL 2303 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) as well as a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 4
MCOM 1371 satisfies three hours of the requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) and is a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 5
MCOM 1130 satisfies one semester credit hour of requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) as well as the major requirement.
- 6
Four courses in one World Language are required.
- 7
Select from Option A or Option B. Option A consists of 18 credits in one Subject Area, 12 of which are Upper Level courses. Option B consists of 18 credits in Business, 12 of which are Upper Level Courses. The remaining courses for both Options are referred to as Lower Level.
- 8
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 9
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
All Mass Communication majors and minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in each Mass Communication course.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| HIST 13013 | 3 | HIST 13023 | 3 |
| MCOM 13304 | 3 | MCOM 1332 | 3 |
| MCOM 13715 | 3 | MCOM 2371 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area V | 3 |
| MCOM 11306 | 1 | MCPD 3375 | 3 |
| MCPD 3373 | 3 | PHIL 23039 | 3 |
| POLS 23057 | 3 | POLS 23067 | 3 |
| WOLC 14118 | 4 | WOLC 14128 | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MCOM 3026 | 1 | MCPD 3379 | 3 |
| MCPD 3377 | 3 | Precribed Electives11 | 9 |
| Option A or B: Lower Level10 | 6 | WOLC 23128 | 3 |
| WOLC 23118 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MCOM 4371 | 3 | MCOM 4398 or 3026 | 3 |
| Prescribed Electives11 | 3 | MCPD 4373 | 3 |
| Prescibed Electives11 | 3 | Prescribed Elective11 | 3 |
| Option A or B: Upper Level9 | 3 | Option A or B: Upper Level10 | 3 |
| Option A or B: Upper Level9 | 3 | Option A or B: Upper Level10 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 4
MCOM 1330 is a Writing Enhanced course and satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as for the Mass Communication major.
- 5
MCOM 1371 satisfies three hours of the requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) and is a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 6
MCOM 1130 satisfies one semester credit hour of requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) as well as the major requirement.
- 7
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 8
Four courses in one World Language are required.
- 9
PHIL 2303 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) as well as a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 10
Select from Option A or Option B. Option A consists of 18 credits in one Subject Area, 12 of which are Upper Level courses. Option B consists of 18 credits in Business, 12 of which are Upper Level Courses. The remaining courses for both Options are referred to as Lower Level.
- 11
See Prescribed Electives course list below.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
All Mass Communication majors and minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in each Mass Communication course.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Electives 11 | ||
| Select six of the following: | ||
| MCFL 3372 | Single Camera and Non-Linear Editing I | 3 |
| MCFL 3376 | Field & Studio Audio Recording | 3 |
| MCJR 3366 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| MCOM 3026 | Media Practicum | 1-4 |
| MCOM 4022 | Special Topic (Limited to 3 SCH) | 1-3 |
| MCOM 4099 | Independent Study (Limited to 3 SCH) | 3 |
| MCOM 4393 | Global Media | 3 |
| MCPD 3370 | Media Programming | 3 |
| MCPD 3374 | Sports Media Production I | 3 |
| MCPD 3378 | Production Management | 3 |
| MCPD 4374 | Sports Media Production II | 3 |
| MCPD 4376 | Advanced Audio Production | 3 |
| MCPD 4378 | Multi-Camera Remotes | 3 |
| MCPD 4379 | Directing Multicamera Productions | 3 |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Mass Communication: Broadcast Production is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Demonstrate strong oral, aural, and written communication skills.
- Utilize leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
- Conduct the collection, analysis, and management of digital data.
- Conceptualize and produce original and creative media.
- Produce media products for social and digital platforms.
