Department Information
Department of Media and Communication
PO Box 70669
Phone: (423) 439-5575
Web address: https://www.etsu.edu/mcom
The Radio-TV-Film (formerly Broadcasting) concentration at East Tennessee State University prepares students for entry level jobs in the radio, television and film industry, and provides a foundation for future growth and career development in research, programming, writing, directing, producing, managing and ownership of the nation’s electronic and entertainment media.
In addition to the cultivation of artistic and practical skills, the program emphasizes history, law and ethics of electronic media and a broad knowledge of the social, economic, and cultural problems of the society it serves. ETSU students receive hands-on experience by working in the division’s student operated radio and television stations, laboratories, and through approved internships.
To complete the B.A. in Media and Communication with a concentration in Radio-TV-Film, a student must complete a total of 120 credits of course work. In addition to the University’s General Education requirements and the B.A. degree requirements, students must complete 39 credits in Radio-TV-Film. At least 72 credits of a student’s degree must be completed in non-media and communication courses (i.e., courses that do not begin with MCOM, ADVR, JOUR, PUBR or RTVF). Students must also complete a minor in a department of their choosing. A 2.0 grade point average must be obtained in the major, the minor, overall, and in all courses taken at ETSU in order to graduate. Prior to graduation, students must also complete a major field test in addition to the California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST).
Advising
Students with 0-59 earned credits:
Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.
Students with 60 or more earned credits:
Department of Media and Communication
(423) 439-5575
Transfer and Residency Policy
Transfer students majoring in Radio-TV-Film should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.
Transfer students may transfer up to 12 credits from other institutions toward the completion of the B.A. in Media and Communication. This means that at least 27 credits in the major and concentration must be completed at ETSU.
For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Stephen Marshall, Chair marshals@etsu.edu or (423) 439-7575.
Degree Requirements: 120 credits
| General Education |
41-42 credits |
| Major Total Requirement |
39 credits |
| Major Core |
(12 credits) |
| Concentration |
(18 credits) |
| Advisor Approved Electives |
(9 credits) |
| Minor |
18-24 credits |
| Free Electives |
15-22 credits |
| TOTAL |
120 credits |
Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: MDCM-BA (RTVF)
College of Arts and Sciences : Visit link to view the complete list of B.A. degree requirements.
- Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Based on a placement test, students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 also.
- Non-U.S. History (3 credits)
- MATH 1530 or MATH 1910
General Education Requirements
These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.
Additional Information
At least 72 credits of a student’s degree must be completed in non-media and communication courses.
Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements for all ETSU students.
CSCI 1100 or Proficiency Exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.
Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.