Think critically and creatively to solve problems and adapt to new technology environments
A bachelor’s degree in telecommunications introduces students to the study of telecommunications within a
communications context. The structure of these undergraduate programs is typically indicative of the college or
university in which they are located. Common titles for bachelor’s programs that include a major in telecommunications
include:
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Telecommunications
Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in telecommunications
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication and Information Science
Schools offering a Bachelor of Arts/Science in Telecommunications often allow students to further focus their
undergraduate degree on a number of areas, such as:
Reporting
Producing
Media production
Electronic media management
Production management
Critical studies
Media and society
Telecommunication is a practical area of study; so undergraduate programs are rich in experiences and practical
exercises. For example, professional facilities, such as television studios and radio stations, are housed within many
institutions. Supervised, practical, media-related experiences outside the classroom, via internships, are not only
encouraged, but often required.
Core coursework in a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication often includes:
Introduction to telecommunications
Telecommunication techniques
Scriptwriting
Media operations and performance
Video/audio production
Telecommunications regulation
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