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Radio Broadcasting CertificateCert (CERB)

Digital technology and changes in governmental regulation of commerical radio have launched a revolution in the U.S. broadcasting industry. Today's broadcast professionals rely on computer skills to create programming, record and edit audio, and gather and report news. Hands-on learning begins during the first week. By the fifth week, students are prepared to work on-air at WGFR, the College's FM radio station. Through course work, supervised work experience, and co-curricular activities, students develop broadcast writing and production skills, as well as a theoretical understanding of the mass media and broadcast programming philosophies. Graduates seek entry-level employment at radio stations throughout the region. Students may transfer credits into a comparable two-year degree program. Recommended high school preparation: Speech, computer and English writing-related courses.

Our ACC Career Pathways information highlights campus opportunities for interested students.

Cr. Course TitleCourse Code
1-4 Freshman ExperienceHrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Writing IEng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3 Writing IIEng 102, Eng 103, Eng 104, Eng 105, Eng 106, Eng 108, Eng 109 or Eng 110
3 Introduction to TelecommunicationsCom 172
3 Basic Broadcast TechniquesCom 173
1-3 Broadcast InternshipCom 178
3 Mass Communications (Fall Only)Com 183
3 Television Field ProductionCom 186
2 Applied Production for Radio (Prereq Req)Com 188
3 Intro to Broadcast Writing (Prereq Req) (Spring Only)Com 201
3 Computers & Applications or Office Productivity SoftwareCis 111 or Cis 125
1 Library Research MethodsLib 187
2 Electives 

31 minimum credits required for graduation

Additional Information:
Suggested elective SPH 114, MUS 203, or BUS 103 or a business course
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-4 Hrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Eng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3 Com 172
3 Com 173
3 Com 183
1 Lib 187
Second Semester
3 Eng 102, Eng 103, Eng 104, Eng 105, Eng 106, Eng 108, Eng 109 or Eng 110
1-3 Com 178
3 Com 186
3 Com 188
3 Com 201
3 Cis 111 or Cis 125
2  Elective