Radio Broadcasting: Behind-the-Scenes (Certificate N0636)

Arts Division
Certificate N0636

The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes Certificate of Achievement provides expertise in a variety of behind-the-scenes specialties. Students gain practical hands-on-experience in the broadcasting industry through an off-campus internship at a radio station, production studio or other broadcasting facility.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Core Courses
R-TV 01Introduction to Electronic Media3
R-TV 10Radio Programming and Producer Techniques3
R-TV 11ABeginning Radio Production3
R-TV 11BAdvanced Radio Production3
R-TV 15Broadcast Law and Business Practices3
R-TV 38Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations1.5
R-TV 96ABeginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations1
R-TV 96BIntermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills1
R-TV 96CAdvanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills1
R-TV 97ARadio and Entertainment Industry Seminar1
R-TV 97BRadio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience1
Required Electives
Choose three units from the following:3
Radio-TV Newswriting
Broadcast Sales and Promotion
Introduction to Podcasting
History of Radio DJs
Social Media in Broadcasting
Pop Culture in the Media
Social Media and Online Ethics
Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry
Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
Total Units24.5

Radio Broadcasting Website 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Work in production, programming, or a variety of other behind-the-scenes positions at a commercial radio station
  • Use studio equipment to record and edit a pre-recorded piece
  • Operate the studio equipment required to produce a live broadcast
  • Use social media during a live radio show to engage with the audience
  • Develop and implement ideas for a radio show
  • Develop a format for a radio station

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media 3
R-TV 11A Beginning Radio Production 3
R-TV 15 Broadcast Law and Business Practices 3
 Units9
Spring Term 1
R-TV 96A Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations 1
R-TV 10 Radio Programming and Producer Techniques 3
R-TV 38 Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations 1.5
R-TV 05 OR R-TV 09 OR R-TV 101 OR R-TV 17 OR R-TV 31 OR R-TV 32 OR R-TV 35 OR R-TV 39 OR R-TV 99 3
 Units5.5
Fall Term 2
R-TV 96B Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills 1
R-TV 11B Advanced Radio Production 3
 Units4
Spring Term 2
R-TV 97A Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar 1
R-TV 97B Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience 1
R-TV 96C Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills 1
Certificate: Behind-the-Scenes N0636 6
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5
 Units3
 Total Units21.5
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