Broadcasting
Degree Type
Associate of Science
Program Length
8 quarters*
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Whatever your dreams, City College can help make your career in broadcasting a reality.
As a student, you’ll sharpen your skills in radio and TV basics while working with the latest communications technology. Students have plenty of hands-on opportunities in our studios to become proficient at technical production. The curriculum rounds out your skills with a focus on broadcast journalism.
The best way to see if City College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself!
You can tour our facilities and meet with both students and instructors.
What You Will Learn
As a student in the Broadcasting Program, you’ll be learning all the fundamentals of communication technology from faculty who have first-hand knowledge and experience in the industry. You’ll spend time in our studios, learning how to make polished productions for TV, radio, social media, and more.
We cover the range of skills that matter at today’s stations, including advertising sales, good journalism, and station management.
Program Highlights
- Audio Streaming and Podcasting
- Announcing
- News Broadcasting
- Sports Announcing
- News Writing
- Audio/Video Production
- Produce and Direct
- Location Shoots
- Social Media and Station Management
Core Courses
- Radio Studio
- Introduction to TV
- Introduction to Broadcasting
- TV Production
- News Broadcasting
- Broadcast Advertising and Sales
- Broadcast Journalism
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in broadcasting are not just in front of a microphone or camera. There are many other career paths on the technical side, like shooting TV footage, producing and directing, lighting and sound engineering. There are also jobs that focus on the business side of broadcasting like – sales, advertising, marketing, social media and station management. The really great part – you’ll get a foundation in all of it and be able to decide what works for you! Graduates are qualified to seek employment as:
Director
Media Planner / Advertising & Sales
News Reporter / Presenter
Public Relations
Radio / TV Producer
Camera Operator / Video Editor
Is a Career in broadcasting Right for You? Find OUt!
Take the City College "broadcasting Career Training Readiness Quiz"
The fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
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* A quarter is made up of 11 weeks and students may carry 8 to 16 credits per quarter.
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