* Books and Supplies (approximate)
Undergraduate Freshman: If you are an international student who has never been enrolled at a post-secondary college or university, you must submit all required documents and show evidence of a cumulative
International Undergraduate Transfer from a US Institution:
An international student who is currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university, and wishes to transfer to Lamar University must meet one of the following criteria:
0-17 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CPGA) on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
18-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA and proof of English Language Proficiency. English Proficiency requirement may be waived with proof of completion of Comp I and Comp II with a grade of “B” or better on a
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA and English Proficiency requirement are waived.
International Undergraduate Transfer from non-US Institutions:
An international student transferring from a non-US Institution must meet one of the following criteria:
0-48 Credit hours: Must provide evidence of a 2.5 CGPA on all post-secondary school work. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
Over 48 Credit hours: 2.0 CGPA. Must provide proof of English Language Proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS testing which must meet Lamar’s English Proficiency standards.
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL Internet Based Total: 71
TOEFL Computer Based Total: 197
TOEFL Paper-Based Total: 527
IELTS Total: 6.0
Duolingo: 95
Degree Description
The Lamar University Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication - Broadcasting Concentration is designed to give you a strong foundation in communication practices and useful experience. You'll take courses in digital editing, audio production, TV writing and performing, and television field production, among others. Watch the faculty interview featuring Dr. Tyndall and students to learn more about the communication degree program.
Why Study Broadcasting Communication at Lamar?
The Bachelor of Science in Communication - Broadcasting Concentration offers you valuable hands-on experience fresh out of high school, an opportunity most students would love to have elsewhere! We strongly encourage you to participate in Lamar University Television (LUTV) and KVLU Public Radio. Our graduates have worked at CBS, ESPN, CNN, BET and Disney, often in key positions. Lamar University is designed to give you a strong foundation and useful experience
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B.S. Communication - Broadcasting
General Education Core Curriculum
Communication - 6 Hours:
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
COMM 1315 - Public Speaking I
Mathematics - 3 Hours:
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I
Life and Physical Sciences - 6 Hours from:
BIOL 1308 - General Biology (Non-Majors)
BIOL 1315 - Plants and Human Society (Non-Majors)
BIOL 2306 - Environmental Science
CHEM 1306 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
CHEM 1308 - Biochemistry for Allied Health Sciences
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II
GEOL 1390 - Introduction to Environmental and Physical Geology
PHYS 1305 - Elementary Physics I Lecture
PHYS 1307 - Elementary Physics II Lecture
PHYS 1311 -Introduction to Astronomy Lecture
SPSC 1301 - Space Exploration
Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 Hours From:
DSDE 1374 - Intro to Deaf Studies
ENGL 2300 - Close Reading
ENGL 2310 - British Literature Before 1800
ENGL 2320 - British Literature After 1800
ENGL 2322 - British Literature
ENGL 2326 - American Literature
ENGL 2331 - World Literature
ENGL 2371 - Masterworks of Asian Literature
ENGL 2376 - African-American Literature
FREN 2312 - Intermediate French II
PHIL 1370 - Philosophy of Knowledge
PHIL 2306 - Ethics
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
Creative Arts - 3 Hours From:
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation I
ARTS 1303 - Art History I
DANC 2304 - Dance Appreciation
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation
MUSI 1309 - Jazz History and Appreciation
MUSI 1310 - History of Rock and Roll
COMM 1375 - Film Appreciation
COSC 1324 - Art of Computer Game Development
PHIL 1330 - Arts and Ideas
THEA 1310 - Introduction to Theatre
American History - 6 Hours from:
HIST 1301 - US History I 1763-1877
HIST 1302 - US History II Since 1877
Government/Political Science - 6 Hours:
POLS 2301 - Introduction to American Government I
POLS 2302 - Introduction to American Government II
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours:
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
Component Area Option - 6 Hours:
ENGL 1302 - Composition II
MATH 1342 - Statistics
Required Courses for Major
Communication Core - 30 Hours:
COMM 1370 - Communication Studies
COMM 1373 - Media Writing
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
Two From:
COMM 2331 - Broadcast Announcing
COMM 2335 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking
COMM 2341 - Performance Studies
COMM 3315 - Advanced Public Speaking
COMM 3340 - Interviewing
COMM 3385 - TV Writing and Performing
Three From:
COMM 3301 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 3370 - Psychology of TV and Film
COMM 3375 - Film Theory
COMM 3378 - Pop Culture Theories
COMM 4301 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
COMM 4310 - Communication Law
COMM 4320 - Nonverbal Communication
COMM 4381 - Political Communication
COMM 4383 - Persuasion
One From:
COMM 4340 - Organizational Communication
COMM 4390 - Communication Theory
Broadcasting Courses - 24 Hours:
COMM 2374 - Introduction to Broadcasting
COMM 2378 - Digital Editing
COMM 3385 - TV Writing and Performance
COMM 3383 - TV Field Production
COMM 4396 - Studies in Media
One From:
COMM 2303 - Audio and Radio Production
COMM 3303 - Studio Recording
Two From:
COMM 3380 - Television Production
COMM 4378 - Advanced Digital Editing
COMM 4396 - Studies in Media
COMM 2303 - Audio and Radio Production
COMM 3365 - Corporate Video Production
General Electives - 24 Hours (min 3 hours Advanced):
COMM 4396 - Studies in Media
Hours: 120
With your bachelor of science degree in communication, you have access to a variety of careers in broadcasting, both on-air and behind the scenes. Competition for high-paying broadcasting jobs in large metropolitan markets can be fierce, and many entry-level professionals start out working for smaller stations. A graduate degree in the field can offer better opportunities for advancement into supervisory or directorial positions within media companies or for academic careers in teaching and research.
Career Areas
Broadcast journalism
Program production
Videography
Camera operation
Technicians and assistants
Copywriting
Health Center fee: 912 $ per year
