Program Overview

Interested in television, radio and the web? Fascinated by emerging media technologies and what it means for television and radio news, information broadcasting and the world of electronic media? The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Converged Broadcast Media integrates a broad and thorough overview of the ever-changing electronic news media, with intermediate and advanced courses in writing and reporting for radio, television and the Internet; interviewing and performance; shooting and editing for television; television and radio news producing; news media analysis; electronic news management; plus classes in legal and ethical issues and covering cross-cultural communities.

Why Earn a Converged Broadcast Media Degree?

In the Converged Broadcast Media program, you'll receive a comprehensive education in media convergence, broadcast television and their social media and internet components. In addition, you'll learn about live TV news broadcasting, live on-location production, sports, entertainment and political events coverage.

Our coursework examines a wide range of subjects such as:

• Electronic news management
• Interviewing and performance
• News media analysis
• Shooting and editing for television
• Writing and reporting for radio, television and the internet

Electives offer opportunities for sports broadcasting, TV news production, directing and broadcast production, radio and television announcing, or videography.

While pursuing your degree, you can simultaneously earn a certificate in television news producing, electronic media management or Spanish language media.

Internships are required in this major and are heavily stressed in the department. Internships allow you to gain valuable work experience and earn academic credit. Internship opportunities abound due to the university's location within the North Texas region, which is ranked the nation's fifth-largest media market.