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Western Kentucky University's Broadcasting program provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom learning with hands-on practical media experience. We take pride in our student media, including the Newschannel2 newscast, Extra Point TV sports show, Revolution 91.7, RedZone, and the WKU Storm Team. Please take a moment to browse our site for more information on our curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and amazing student-run media. 

For more information on the Broadcast major or minor, contact us or schedule a tour.

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Broadcasting 4-Year Degree Path

Major Requirements

The major in broadcasting (reference number 726) requires a minimum of 45 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students must take a minimum of 72 semester hours in courses outside of the School of Media unit, including the University’s Colonnade Program requirements. 

In addition to meeting institutional requirements for graduation, the broadcasting major must have a minor or second major outside of the School of Media that is approved by the major faculty advisor. Students may not select a minor in film studies or from those offered within the School, unless taken as a second minor. 

No course with a grade of “D” or below may be counted toward this major or used as a prerequisite. One-half of the hours in the major must be at the 300- or 400-level. Only 3 hours of internship or co-op may be counted within the major. One-hour workshops may be repeated in different topics up to 4 hours. Only 3 hours of workshop credit may be counted within the 45-hour major.

Students wishing to enter the major in broadcasting initially are admitted as majors seeking admission (reference 726P). Prospective majors may take no more than 15 hours in the major before admission. Students must meet the following requirements before they can be admitted:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 24 hours of coursework applicable to a baccalaureate degree;
  2. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.5;
  3. Completion of ENG 100 with a grade of ‘C’ or better and nine additional hours in the Colonnade Program;
  4. Completion of the following courses with a grade of ‘C’ or better: SJB 101, 102, BCOM 201, and BCOM 266.

Students not meeting the above admission requirements will not be admitted to the broadcast major and cannot register for additional courses in the major.

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For more information, contact:

  • (270) 745-4144
  • JRH 216

Mr. Bradley Pfranger: bradley.pfranger@wku.edu

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Set Your Sights High

WKU's Broadcasting program equips students with valuable skills that open doors to a wide range of exciting job opportunities offered by top employers in Kentucky. 

Top skills
  • Social Media
  • Video Production
  • Broadcasting
  • News Producing
  • Video Editing
Top Employers
  • Humana
  • WDRB
  • Hearst
  • Norton Healthcare
  • Wave 3 News
Career Paths
  • News Producer
  • Technical Director
  • News Reporter
  • Video Editor
  • News Anchor

Student Media

WKU offers a world-class education and strives to make it an affordable experience, especially for first-generation college and low-income students. There are also a multitude of scholarships offered through the College Heights Foundation, which is generously supported by our enthusiastic alumni and local community organizations.

 


The School of Media & Communication at WKU is ACEJMC accredited for majors in Broadcasting, Journalism and Photojournalism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Last Modified 3/12/24