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Radio and Television Minor Overview

Students in the Radio and Television (RTV) minor receive a combination of basic hands-on training and introductory theoretical foundations in various types of media creation, including all phases of audio, video, and digital productions found in our current media landscape. Complementing these academic exercises, RTV minors have the opportunity to gain practical experience working with 95.7 The Spin (USI’s radio station), The Nest (USI’s student-run video production organization), and yearlong NCAA Division I sports broadcasts with ESPN+.

Award Winning Students and Faculty
60+
Study Abroad Opportunities
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Minor Credit
Requirements

18
Credits

Additional Credits

63
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.

Course Checksheet View in Bulletin

An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor. 

The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing. 

A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation. 

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Mr. John M. Morris
Instructor in Radio and Television
General Manager of WSWI Radio Station

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Graduates of USI’s Radio and Television Department are prepared to confidently and competently enter a field that currently employs close to 350,000 full-time media professionals at the national, regional, and local levels. The RTV minor will complement other majors in Communications including Journalism, Advertising/Public Relations, Communication Studies, and other Liberal Arts majors.

Evansville Regional Data

Top Regional Occupations by Income

*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.

Related Career Fields

  • On-air announcer
  • Disc jockey
  • News anchor
  • News reporter
  • Audio and video editor
  • Videographer
  • Script writer
  • Sales associate
  • Commercial and program producer

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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