The primary mission of the Radio Broadcasting program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the radio broadcasting industry.
Toward this end the following guidelines are established: assist students to choose, prepare for, enter, and be gainfully employed in the radio broadcasting field; offer a program which emphasizes sound fundamentals while responding to the needs of this particular industry; and provide courses to meet current and specific needs of the student and this industry.
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The Radio Broadcasting program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills for employment as a radio announcer, studio control room operator, radio producer or production assistant in the Radio Broadcasting industry. Instruction includes a combination of classroom theory and practical experience. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in Radio Broadcasting occupations. Students who successfully complete the requirements of this program may receive college credits toward an Associate in Science degree at Miami-Dade Community College. Students are encouraged to join the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and eligible students may be nominated by their teachers to join the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society.
The average length of the program is 960 hours, approximately 12 months, for adults if attending full time. Actual time in class is dependent upon enrollment status, whether you enroll as a full-time or part-time student, and the length of time the student requires to achieve competencies. This program contains several occupational completion points designed to prepare students for various entry level jobs within this occupational area.
This program operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students may enter the program anytime during the school-year. Entrance is dependent upon space availability. Call (305) 557-1100 and speak to a counselor.
Radio Station Board Operator, Radio Announcer—DJ and News, Newscaster, Radio Show Producer, Production/Commercial Production, Traffic Reporter, Music Research/Music Programming, Radio Promotions, Public Information Officer, Club and/or Mobile D.J., Free-lance Voice-Over Talent, Audio Control Operations.
The primary mission of the Radio Broadcasting program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the radio broadcasting industry.