Radio and Television Broadcasting
Associate in Arts Mass Communications · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This two-year diploma program provides students with formal training to become leaders in the communication industry. All aspects of the radio and television industries are covered with the common focus of making graduates job-ready. Equal importance is given to creative production elements and technical quality in operations. The program follows a hands-on approach to learning, stressing the importance of teamwork. Students follow a common curriculum that emphasizes announcing, broadcast journalism and production techniques.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understanding the development of the different types of productions created for television
- Use the current technology of television to develop and produce broadcast content.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 40 | Introduction to Broadcasting | 3 |
| MCOM 41 | Introduction to Mass Communications | 3 |
| MCOM 44 | Radio & Television Announcing | 3 |
| MCOM 50 | Radio Studio Techniques | 3 |
| MCOM 60 | Beginning TV Studio Production | 3 |
| MCOM 43 | Advertising Sales & Media Management | 3 |
| MCOM 61 | Television Studio Techniques II | 3 |
| MCOM 58 | Intermediate KCRH Radio Experience | 3 |
| orMCOM 68 | KCTH Television Experience | 3 |
| MCOM 42 | Writing for Broadcasting | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Communication, Language & Media
Program Control Number: 01068
TOP Code: 060400 - Radio and Television
CIP Code: 09.0701 - Radio and Television