Broadcast Journalism Minor

Divisional Home: Division IV

Minor Advisor: Jacob Dickerson

The minor in Broadcast Journalism allows students to be trained in the basics of both broadcast production and talent in the two core courses, and the three distribution courses will allow students, with careful advising from faculty, to emphasize in production or talent, resulting in creating a well-rounded student who is able to develop skills needed for post-Berea employment. The minor teaches skills in interviewing, journalism writing, video editing, lighting design, camera operation, audio design, acting for the camera (talent), voice and diction, staging, and broadcast directing, and develops critical thinking and creative skills that can be applied in a variety of media fields (print and broadcast journalism, public relations, graphic design, etc.). The minor in Broadcast Journalism requires a minimum of six (6) course credits, as follows:

Degree Requirements

Required Core Courses (3)

COM 104	Radio Broadcasting	1 Course Credit
	or
COM 211	Broadcast Journalism I	1 Course Credit
COM 212	Mass Communication	1 Course Credit
	COM 398 Directed Study with Broadcasting Focus
	or
	COM 395 Internship with Media Focus

Three additional courses (at least one from Production Focus and one 300 level) to be selected by the student with careful faculty advising.

Required Distribution Courses (3)

Production Focus

COM 395/495

COM 398/498

Performance Focus

Meaning Focus

Considerations:

Students must interview with the Department Chair.
A grade of C or higher is required in all core courses for successful completion of the minor.
No more than two credits, including those earned during study abroad, can be transferred to meet minor requirements.
No transfer work will be accepted for core courses.