Broadcasting
Broadcasting Program
Iowa Central’s Radio Broadcasting Program provides thorough, hands-on training and experience for a career in the radio industry. From writing to announcing, sales to sports, digital audio production to programming, we’ll teach you the skills you need in order to succeed in this highly competitive field.
Iowa Central’s Broadcasting Program offers an intense and practical blend of classroom studies and hands-on experience. The two-year program includes a summer internship session. During the eight-week summer internship, students work at a professional radio station, gaining valuable experience and networking with industry professionals. During their time at Iowa Central, students may also take advantage of part-time opportunities at one of eight professional radio stations in Fort Dodge and the surrounding area. Upon completion of the program graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree.
Graduates of our program learn how to prepare effective resumes and audition tapes. They gain valuable “real life” interviewing experience. And they can take advantage of our job placement service. Course credits are also transferable to four-year institutions for students wishing to continue their education at the university level.
KICB-FM (88.1 FM) is a fully-licensed, 240-watt radio station, broadcasting seven days a week from the Iowa Central campus. KICB is the only student-staffed, student-managed community college radio station in the state. The station has been on the air since 1971. KICB operates under the supervision of the department’s professional teaching staff, all of whom have years of professional experience in the industry.
Potential Job Titles
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Program Director
- Announcer
- Producer
- Promotions Director
- Copywriting
- Sales/Marketing
- News Reporter
- Sports Reporter
- Sports Play-by-Play
- News/Talk Host
- Music Director
- Engineer
- Record Label Rep
- Music Production
- Public Relations
Course Schedule
Broadcasting A.S. Degree
The Radio Broadcasting Program provides rigorous hands-on production and broadcast writing courses to prepare you for a career in the radio industry. In two years and one summer, students will gain experience in every aspect of radio, including announcing, programming, news, sports, production, sales, management, and promotions. Students will also gain practical experience through the daily operation of campus radio station KICB-FM.
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MMS-101 | Mass Media | 3.0 |
| MMS-105 | Audio Production | 3.0 |
| MMS-106 | Audio Production Lab | 1.0 |
| MMS-118 | Announcing | 3.0 |
| MMS-119 | Announcing Lab | 1.0 |
| MMS-120 | Media Practices I | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 14.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MMS-121 | Media Practices II | 3.0 |
| MMS-131 | Reporting | 3.0 |
| MMS-205 | Advanced Audio Production | 3.0 |
| MMS-206 | Advanced Audio Production Lab | 1.0 |
| MKT-110 | Principles of Marketing | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 13.0 |
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Summer Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MMS-938 | Broadcasting Field Experience | 4.0 |
Total Hours: 4.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MMS-201 | Media Practices III | 3.0 |
| MMS-145 | Broadcast Writing | 3.0 |
| MKT-153 | Advertising & Promotion | 3.0 |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Sciences/Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 15.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MMS-203 | Media Practices IV | 3.0 |
| MMS-265 | Mass Communication Law | 3.0 |
| MMS-190 | Broadcast Promotions | 3.0 |
| MMS-259 | Management and Operations | 3.0 |
| BUS-112 | Business Math* | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 15.0 |
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Accounting Associate A.S. Degree Total Hours: 61.0 |
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*Course may be substituted with a related course from either A.A., A.S., or Approved Gen.Ed. list for Applied Science an Technology. |
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Instructors
| Brooke Bickford | 515-574-1212 | bickford@iowacentral.edu |
