51±¬ÁÏ's bachelor's degree in communication with an emphasis in broadcasting offers you valuable hands-on experience fresh out of high school, an opportunity most students would love to have elsewhere.
Our program is designed to give you a strong foundation and even stronger experience. You'll take courses in digital editing, audio production, TV writing and performing, and television field production, among others.
We strongly encourage participation in 51±¬ÁÏ Television (51±¬ÁÏTV) and KV51±¬ÁÏ Public Radio. Our graduates have worked at CBS, ESPN, CNN , BET, and Disney, often in key positions.
51±¬ÁÏTV on Fox production featuring an interview with outgoing Lamar president James M. "Jimmy" Simmons.
Evan West conducts an in-depth interview with Bill Macatee, Lamar alumnus and CBS sports anchor.