Radio, Television and Video Communication at Ozarks

Major

The communications major is designed to provide students with a balanced background in the study of the theories of communications, examination of specific communication skills, and opportunities to apply those skills and knowledge in both general and pre-professional situations. Courses for the major are designed to help students to think logically and creatively, to listen effectively, and to express their ideas in written or oral forms suitable for varied media-related situations.

Intended Student Outcomes for the Communications Major
The communications major at the University of the Ozarks strives to achieve the following student outcomes:
1. Students will develop career goals and a plan for professional development to reach those goals.
2. Students will think critically about messages (media or other) and the responsibilities of both the producers and receivers of those messages.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to work with others in pre-professional settings (interpersonal effectiveness).
4. Students will produce written documents of professional quality.
5. Students will demonstrate good oral presentation skills.
6. Students will demonstrate mastery of media production skills.
7. Students will develop a personal code of ethics.

Requirements for a Major

A degree in radio, television and video requires the following:

Core Requirements:
COM 1013, RTV 1023, RTV 2074, RTV 3074, RTV 4063, a minimum of 3-6 hours of Tutorial Practicum

Eighteen hours of electives (will be chosen in consultation with an advisor):
COM 3103, COM 4003, ENG 3313, ENG 3333, RTV 2053, RTV 2063, RTV 2093, RTV 2193, RTV 2133, RTV 3203, RTV 3503, RTV 3603, RTV 3781, RTV 4054, RTV 2783/4783, RTV 3891-3893, RTV 4891-4893*, RTV 4991-4993, THR 1023 (*Students may take a maximum of 12 hours of practicum credit.)

Prospective students are encouraged to view Ozarks suggested eight semester plans before pursuing a degree in Radio, Television and Video.

Minor

For those students interested in a minor in Radio, Television and Video at Ozarks, click here.

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