The Radio Minor is designed to create a curricular opportunity for students to more fully investigate radio as a discipline adjacent to or beyond their major coursework. A Radio minor and the created body of work augments a student's portfolio, preparing them for a contemporary multi-media environment.

The Radio minor offers students from any major the opportunity to explore their interest in the medium of radio while preparing for a variety of career paths and freelance opportunities. Through required courses in radio and podcast production, as well as classes emphasizing writing, performance, research and content development, students learn to tell stories from unique perspectives. This minor is designed to help students become thoughtful and versatile storytellers. 

Learning Outcomes 

As a result of successfully completing program requirements, students should be able to:  

• demonstrate proficiency in radio and podcast production techniques by applying technical, creative, and performance skills to produce original audio content that meets professional standards;

• analyze and integrate diverse storytelling methods and perspectives to create audio narratives that reflect cultural awareness, originality, and ethical responsibility; and

• combine research, writing, and performance practices to develop compelling, audience-centered content that prepares them for professional careers and freelance opportunities in the evolving audio media landscape.