Minor in Television Studies

The TV minor program that focused on TV studies and digital production is designed to prepare students the fundamentals in researching, writing, directing, producing, and managing broadcast media programs. The successful graduate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of historical, legal and ethical issues, competency in TV research, proficiency in writing a variety of TV programs and the effective use of equipment and technologies for entering the industry.

Admission Requirements

• Min grade requirement: GPA 2.5
• Pre-requisite: Approval of department chair
• Targeted students: All students except Television Broadcasting Concentration in Mass Communication

Program Objectives

• Acquire a theoretical, historical, conceptual and critical understanding of TV industry.
• Demonstrate effective use of equipment and technologies appropriate to the entry level of professional practice.
• Demonstrate writing proficiency appropriate to the entry level of professional practice.
• Apply critical thinking, research, management and analysis in TV programs and production as well as accomplish professional goals.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of historical, legal, and ethical issues.
• Demonstrate competency in TV research and management skills.
• Apply effectively appropriate concepts and theories of the electronic media.
• Apply critical thinking, research, and analysis to accomplish professional and personal goals.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge for entry into professional practice.
• Demonstrate writing proficiency appropriate to the entry level of professional practice.
• Demonstrate effective use of equipment and technologies appropriate to the entry level of professional practice.

Degree Requirements

Required Credit Hours : minimum 18 hours

Television Studies