Colleges With Broadcasting Degrees in Kansas

The University of Kansas

• The University of Kansas' William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications offers three courses of study for students pursuing a master of science degree in journalism. Those most interested in broadcasting choose the news and information program. News and information students take graduate-level classes in multimedia production, writing and editing, the first amendment and its societal impact, mass media and popular culture and research. They will also pursue seminar courses in their chosen field.

  William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications
  The University of Kansas
  1435 Jayhawk Blvd.
  Lawrence, KS 66045
  785-864-4755
  journalism.ku.edu/academics/grad_curric_ni_sc.shtml

Wichita State University

• The Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University offers a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism. Students are prepared for a career as a reporter, producer or photographer. Opportunities are provided for internships that often lead to employment at radio and television stations. Regular course work is coupled with work on the school's weekly live newscast, "Studio B."

  Elliott School of Communication
  Wichita State University
  1845 Fairmount St.
  Wichita, KS 67260
  316-978-3456
  webs.wichita.edu/?u=elliott

Benedictine College

• Students who major in mass communications at Benedictine College can emphasize a specific subject area. Journalism majors take courses in events management, video production, principles of public relations and advertising, advanced broadcast production, advanced photography and an internship in a media setting, such as a television studio or radio station.

  Benedictine College
  1020 N. Second St.
  Atchison, KS 66002
  913-367-5340
  benedictine.edu/benedictine.aspx?pgID=1113

Tabor College

• One of the four concentrations in Tabor College's communications department is journalism. Journalism students take courses in how to write for the mass media, gender communication, communication theory and communicating on an intercultural or interpersonal basis. Many students will take additional electives in political theory and history, communications careers or international relations. Also required is an internship in a work setting related to their chosen field, whether it is radio or television.

  Tabor College
  400 S. Jefferson
  Hillsboro, KS 67063
  620-947-3121
  tabor.edu/undergraduate/academic-programs/communications

Pittsburg State University

• Pittsburg State University offers bachelor's and master's degrees in broadcasting. Both require course work in audio and video production, television producing and directing and broadcast writing. Students pick from electives in applied communication, communication management, communications in society and communication practices. A broadcast student would select courses such as editing, sports programming, promotional video, broadcast announcing or sports broadcasting.

  Pittsburg State University
  1701 S. Broadway
  Pittsburg, KS 66762
  620-231-7000
  pittstate.edu/academics/program-detail.dot?id=14823