Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting

Western Kentucky University's Broadcasting program provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom learning with hands-on practical media experience. We take pride in our student media, including the Newschannel2 newscast, Extra Point TV sports show, Revolution 91.7, RedZone, and the WKU Storm Team. Please take a moment to browse our site for more information on our curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and amazing student-run media.

The major in broadcasting (reference number 726) requires a minimum of 45 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students must take a minimum of 72 semester hours in courses outside of the School of Media unit, including the University's Colonnade Program requirements.

In addition to meeting institutional requirements for graduation, the broadcasting major must have a minor or second major outside of the School of Media that is approved by the major faculty advisor. Students may not select a minor in film studies or from those offered within the School, unless taken as a second minor.

No course with a grade or below may be counted toward this major or used as a prerequisite. One-half of the hours in the major must be at the 300- or 400-level. Only 3 hours of internship or co-op may be counted within the major. One-hour workshops may be repeated in different topics up to 4 hours. Only 3 hours of workshop credit may be counted within the 45-hour major.