Applying outmoded telecommunication regulations and rules

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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