Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology, AAS

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, 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.

1st Year

2nd Year

Approved Electives

• MDT 2213 - Station Administration 3 SH
• MDT 2513 - Basic Photography 3 SH
• MDT 2913 - Special Projects 3 SH
• MDT 2926 - Work Based Learning 6 SH

Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 66 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312 /RSV 1312 - Orientation  course in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS exam is required to graduate from this program.