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Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology


(VC-RTPB; TC-RTPB; AAS-RTPB)

Program Description:


Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology is a postsecondary program that prepares individuals to work in a variety of broadcasting media. Possible careers include: announcers, broadcasting control, editing, and other various technical positions. Course content develops communications leadership, human relations, and employment skills; and teaches safe and efficient work practices. Students learn programming and copy preparation, as well as announcing and moderating of programs. Additionally, students learn the operation of radio/television broadcasting equipment to support broadcast managers in the production of materials used in broadcasting; and the use of those materials or programs in the radio/television format. The program offers three options: a Career Certificate, a Technical Certificate, and an Associate of Applied Science Degree. 

Campus Location:


Rankin - 601.936.1867 • Utica - 601.885.7009

**Completion Award: Career Certificate in Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology 31 SH


**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology 46 SH


Associate of Applied Science


**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology 61-63 SH



**Additional Graduation Requirements:

  • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
  • Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.