According to the website Education-Portal, Johns Hopkins University "has been ranked 13th in the category National Universities by U.S. News." It is one of the top schools for TV and radio broadcasting technology, according to the website. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this university offers a flexible and professional master of arts degree in communication. Class size is kept small to ensure maximum student-professor interaction. The curriculum is designed in a way that digital technology is integrated with innovative communications and writing skills. Full-time as well as part-time classes are available for working students.
Founded in 1831, New York University also offers a variety of professional certificate programs relevant to broadcasting such as cinema studies, interactive telecommunications, imaging and entertainment media management. These courses provide a foundation in the entertainment industry. After graduating, students are briefed about their job responsibilities and the working of the entertainment industry to ensure maximum output of the course work.
Syracuse University is Syracuse, New York, offers bachelor's and master's degrees in broadcasting and digital journalism. The program teaches the use of audio, camera and editing equipment. Writing and communication skills also are stressed. The university's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has four laboratories, all of which use the software program "Electronic News Production System." The software links 80 workstations together. At Syracuse University, students are often offered opportunities to participate in internships at local TV and radio stations.
The Department of Mass Communication at Harding University offers a major in broadcast journalism. This course prepares graduates for careers in TV and radio journalism. Courses such as radio practicum, broadcast new reporting and web design provide students with a solid foundation in broadcasting systems. The students also will study advanced courses such as communication law, internship in broadcast journalism, senior seminar in mass communication and student publication-newspaper.