Communication Division
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Production Sequence
Broadcast News Sequence
Communication Core Requirements
Freshman Year Program
Typical Schedule - Production Sequence
Typical Schedule - Broadcast News
Although the information below is excerpted from the Seaver catalog this is not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/
The Telecommunications curriculum at Pepperdine University has the dual purpose of preparing students for career opportunities in the various areas of the electronic media and giving them the broad liberal arts education necessary to achieve success in this rapidly changing industry.
Telecommunications students may specialize in broadcast journalism (news) and production. As part of the major, students have the opportunity to work on Pepperdine's cable television and radio stations: Channel 26, Channel 6, and KWVS, which serve the campus and Malibu communities.
Communication Core Requirements - 12 Units
| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
| COM 200 |
Communication Theory |
3 |
| COM 300 |
Introduction to Communication Research |
3 |
| COM 301 |
Message Creation and Effects |
3 |
| COM 400 |
Communication Ethics |
3 |
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications:
Production Sequence - 27 to 28 Units
| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
| MSCO 570 |
Mass Communication Law |
4 |
| TC 250 |
The Telecommunications Industry |
4 |
| TC 270 |
Video Field Production |
4 |
| TC 370 |
Advanced Video and Audio Production |
4 |
| TC 470 |
Advanced Narrative Video Production |
4 |
| TC 550 |
Programming and Policy |
3 |
| TC 595 |
Telecommunications Internship |
1 |
| Choose one course from the following: |
| COM 408 |
Multimedia Production and Authoring |
4 |
| COM 506 |
Media Worldwide |
4 |
| COM 512 |
Media Impact and US Minorities |
4 |
| MSCO 560 |
Philosophy and Effects of Mass Communication |
4 |
| TC 590 |
Senior Seminar in Telecommunications |
4 |
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications:
Broadcast News Sequence - 27 to 28 Units
| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
JOUR 241 |
Introduction to Journalism |
4 |
| MSCO 570 |
Mass Communication Law |
4 |
| TC 250 |
The Telecommunications Industry |
4 |
| TC 270 |
Video Field Production |
4 |
| TC 330 |
Broadcast Journalism |
4 |
| TC 430 |
Advanced Broadcast News Reporting |
4 |
| TC 550 |
Programming and Policy |
3 |
| TC 595 |
Telecommunications Internship |
1 |
Outside Concentration: 3 upper division courses (9 to 12 units)
(must be in an area outside of mass communication). |
Freshman Year Program
The telecommunications students should enroll in the regular freshman program as outlined in the Seaver College Catalog, completing COM 200, ENG 101, and COM 180 during their freshman year. Students planning to study in an international program during their sophomore year should be sure to complete these courses and JOUR 241 and TC 270 during the freshman year.
