Located in Elko, Nevada, Great Basin College offers an associate of applied science in broadcast technology. Students in the program can pursue concentrations in production or news. The production emphasis focuses on various aspects of programming, including scripting, camera work, shooting and editing. The news emphasis teaches students about journalism techniques, reporting and ethics. Core courses in the program include writing for radio and television, computer graphics, applied media aesthetics and video production and editing.
Houston Community College-Southwest offers an associate degree in broadcast technology that teaches students about video, television and radio production. The curriculum includes courses in broadcast news writing, TV studio production, digital imaging and video tape editing. In addition to courses, students are also required to complete lab work to improve their skills. Internships are also recommended for students in order to gain professional experience in the field.
With campuses in Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park, Maryland, Montgomery College offers an associate of applied science in communications and broadcast technology. The program is 61 credit hours and combines general education requirements with core curriculum courses. Topics cover audio production techniques, voice and diction, computers in radio, media appreciation, broadcast management and engineering. Graduates leave the program with an understanding of the technical and creative aspects of production.
Students interested in news careers and media have the opportunity to enroll in the communications and broadcasting technology associate degree program at Coffeyville Community College. The 64-credit program in Coffeyville, Kansas teaches students broadcast applications through performance, news reporting and events. Courses in the program include broadcast operations, digital editing, mass communications, television continuity and video production applications. Students are also required to participate in a television news and production internship.