The radio major provides students with a comprehensive education in radio and audio media leading to careers in entertainment, news, sports and public affairs programming.  New technologies such as social media, computer automation systems and advanced production software are integrated throughout the curriculum to prepare students to engage in the most current applications for commercial and public radio, internet radio, satellite radio, podcasting and radio art forms.  The curriculum emphasizes core skills and knowledge in on-air talent, writing, producing, production and programming and is designed to provide students with a body of work that can be used as an audio resume when seeking employment.  Specialty courses and a wide range of electives allow students to pursue individual areas of interest in voice over, radio theater, documentary, radio storytelling, and creative imaging as well as club dj mixes for live entertainment venues. Radio graduates are prepared to provide new and creative content and possess technical skills that meet or exceed the industry standard.

All radio majors complete at least one semester working at WCRX FM, the student-managed college radio station.  Students receive individual guidance while learning to be on-air show hosts, producers, programmers, sportscasters, newscasters, or production directors.  After completing one semester, students can propose a new music, talk, news or sports program to further develop their unique voice and talent. With a strong sense of responsibility to the community and a mission to create future broadcast leaders, WCRX students engage in annual fundraising events for charity and participate in special programs in the public interest such as election night coverage.

WCRX FM has won numerous awards, including “Best College Radio Station” from New York Festivals international competition and the “Service to America Award” from National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation. In 2010 WCRX was named one of the nine top college radio stations by the Huffington Post.

The radio internship program, one of the oldest and largest in the country, places approximately 60 students per year in commercial, public, internet and satellite radio, as well as in production and voice-over companies. A full-time staff member provides individual advising to assess student interest and help secure an internship placement.  All qualified students are assigned an internship if requested.

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