Radio Broadcasting Schools?

Question

Im from CT. And i am looking into Radio Broadcasting schools. Besides CSB ( CT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING) and a newer school called Eastern CT Radio Academy in Willimantic, CT. Does anyone know if any community colleges in CT or around the New England Area that would offer a broadcasting ( in radio) degree. Please help. Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Answer 1

While I'm sure "Broadcasting Schools" have their good points like not having to take "Elective" classes that you will never really use, they can't fully prepare you for what lies ahead in you future.

On the other hand, a 2, or 4 year College Degree will give you a well rounded base of experience to build on, should you not be lucky enough to land a radio gig right away.  

Most colleges offer a "radio" major of one type or the other.  Your best bet would be to look into going to a regular collage to study "Communications" instead of waisting tons of bucks on a school of broadcasting.

Working as a Program Director, I can honestly say that I would look more favorable on an applicant that has a college education, over a "Tech School."  

Ultimately it all comes down to the amount of talent you have that is more important than your formal schooling.  I know I will listen to a tape before I ever take the time to go over an applicants resume.  You have to be able to WOW the PD in order to get your foot in the door!  So, it all comes down to how you present yourself over what formal education you may have.

I hope this helps you a little.  If you should have any other questions about radio, you can feel free to email me anytime.

Take care!

Good Luck in Broadcasting!

jam

Answer 2

www.radioschoolonline.com

Answer 3

I considered this myself before I started college.  But I emailed DJ's in my area and in the rest of the state to get a sense of which "broadcasting" school was best.  They all agreed that you're best way to guarentee a job after graduation is to attend a 4-yr university.  Even though the broadcasting schools have their stats, the key really is ask the DJ's in your area since they know what the radio stations hiring standards are.  

Answer 4

hmm...I agree with Jam on some points! A degree from a school like Ohio U.in Athens Ohio has a dynamite broadcasting department..one of the best in the east as far as I'm concerned(no, I didn't go there)...your degree along with what on air you'll get at a college station should more than prepare you for broadcasting..(just don't get locked-in to what we call the 'public radio announcer-YAWN-mode")..I did go to a school in NYC called Announcer Training Studios many moons ago,picked up my FCC license,and some announcer training which 'was' actually good enough to get me my first job in a really small station. But even back then, it was a risky thing.I just got lucky. For my monies worth, I'd tell you to go the college route with some capus radio experience before trying to plunge into the commercial arena. **Unless..there are some smaller stations near you who 'are' willing to train you from the ground up--if so...go for it!!