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Broadcast Media Production, Radio Area of Concentration

Associate of Applied Science
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THIS PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE FALL 2022. NEW STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED TO SUSPENDED PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THIS PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL 2022 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS DEGREE AFTER SPRING 2025. PLEASE REFER TO THE MEDIA PRODUCTION AA: 614 AND CONTACT A PROGRAM ADVISOR.

The DC metropolitan area is the 8th largest radio market in the nation.

Montgomery College offers an opportunity to train on industry-standard equipment and secure an associate’s degree to prepare you to enter the field.

MC’s radio program is a career-focused degree designed to teach you video and audio production skills through hands-on, experience-based classes in radio, sound, and podcast production. 

The knowledge and skills you will learn through this program will be of value in commercial, industrial, interactive, and educational media production and distribution. 

The associate’s degree will prepare you for a new career, a career change, or you can focus on upgrading your current skills.

Courses include audio production techniques, electronic media, audio documentary, writing for broadcast and new media, radio production, media appreciation, and more.

Student coursework focuses on fundamental recording techniques, creation of radio shows, digital audio editing, commercial production, telephone interviews, long form radio shows, newscasts, sportscasts, advanced music radio announcing, advanced commercial production techniques, and gaining on-air experience as an air personality working for eRadio WMCR.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Successfully record video and audio in studio and on location with various professional cameras, microphones, lights, and recording devices.
  • Write content for broadcast and new media to engage, inform, or entertain based on audience research.
  • Produce and edit professional segments and programs of various lengths for the television and media production industry and demonstrate this proficiency through a professional portfolio.
  • Solve technical and logistical problems through planning and preparation to successfully meet production deadlines.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. 

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.

Broadcasters peak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio or television. May announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
  • Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

Suggest Course Sequence: Broadcast Media Production, Radio Area of Concentration

A suggested two-year course sequence for students in Broadcast Media Production, Radio Area of Concentration

  • All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.


Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

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  • English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)

Third Semester

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  • Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Fourth Semester

* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or choose from the following options: TVRA 120, THET 110 or POLI (Political Science) elective.

**Select one of the following program electives: MUSC 131, TVRA 280, or TVRA 140.

*** TVRA 280 must be taken for a total of 3 semester hours for degree completion.

How To Apply and Register

Related Programs and Courses

General Studies Degree

Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.

Workforce Development and Continuing Education

MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.

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