Nevada Broadcasting Schools
Broadcast programs in Nevada colleges and universities primarily focus on the broadcast and media end rather than technical broadcasting. However, according to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), that may be a good thing for individuals interested in broadcasting. While the BLS expects "keen competition" for many broadcasting jobs, especially in large markets, the BLS says that "job prospects will be best for applicants with a college degree in broadcasting, journalism, or a related field."
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UNLV
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The Hank Greenspun School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in journalism and media studies. Coursework for the program includes classes in media analysis, news reporting, electronic media, media ethics, broadcast writing, journalism, media theory, journalism history and media politics. The master's degree program can be competed either by writing a thesis based on original research or by doing coursework followed by a comprehensive exam.
UNR
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The University of Nevada at Reno's Reynolds School of Journalism offers a bachelor's and master's degree program in journalism, with professors who have worked in broadcast, visual and interactive media and print, as well as public relations and advertising. The undergraduate program includes a professional internship as a requirement for graduation. The master's program is an intensive three-semester program that focuses primarily on multimedia, web 2.0 and environmental journalism.
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CSN
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The College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas offers a convergent journalism track in the school's Journalism and Media program. This track is designed to train students in all media. The courses cover electronic media along with radio and television. Students graduate with a knowledge of the writing and resource process for each media. A professional internship is required for graduation. CSN may offer additional flexibility for some students with over 3,000 online courses available per semester.
TMCC
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Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno does not offer a degree in journalism or broadcasting at this time; however, the school does offer courses in journalism and media production which, in many cases, are transferable to other Nevada schools. Because it is a community college, some students may find the price and convenience a good option for introductory coursework.
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References
- Education-portal.com: Las Vegas Broadcasting Colleges with Degree Descriptions
- University of Nevada, Reno: Journalism (BA)
- University of Nevada, Reno: Journalism (MA)
- Truckee Meadows Community College: 2011 Spring Class Schedule
- Bureau of Labor Statistics; Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition: Broadcasting
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