Why Study Broadcasting at SFSU?
A Groundbreaking Past, a Bright Future
Located in the city where the television was invented, SFSU’s Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts (BECA) Department is where you can get involved on and off camera. We are a proud, close-knit family comprising generations of storytellers, content creators, scholars and media executives.
Learn from faculty who work in the industry to master the latest in television and radio broadcasting, video production, audio production, sound art, aesthetics, multimedia, writing for media, legal issues and media management.
State of the Art Facilities
In our flexible, inclusive learning environment, you’ll have the opportunity to play major roles in live productions including broadcast news, TV variety shows, radio programming and podcasting. You’ll hone your skills in Marcus Hall, home to one of the largest radio, television and multimedia production facilities in Northern California. Immerse yourself among the three television studios, music recording studio, radio station, video and audio post-production labs and online lab.
Studios are equipped with new digital cameras and production equipment. Broadcast facilities include Studio 1, among the largest television studios of its kind in Northern California, allowing you to produce a full range of public affairs, dramatic and entertainment programming. Studio 3 is a cutting-edge facility for television news production.
Notable Alumni
Since BECA was founded in 1946 with one radio course, the top names in broadcast journalism, entertainment television and new media have graduated from its programs.
They include: “Frasier” co-creator and Executive Producer Peter Casey, “Saturday Night Live” legend Dana Carvey, NBC News National Correspondent Miguel Almaguer, E! News host Nina Parker, Academy Award-nominated sound editor Chris Scarabosio, Former HBO executive Dottie Simmons, KCBS-AM reporter Megan Goldsby, “The Murder Inc. Story” docuseries director Michael J. Payton
Our Programs
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Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts
- Major
- Accelerated Master's
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Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, M.A.
- Master’s Degree
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Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, M.F.A.
- Master’s Degree
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- Minor
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- Undergraduate Certificate
BECA TV
Check out student-produced streaming television shows, including the “State of Events” newscast and “Under SF” variety show, as well as live coverage of Gator Athletics.
Watch BECA TV
KSFS Radio
Broadcasting the best of college radio, online 24/7. Join the station and embrace the chaos
Listen to KSFS
From Our Community
While I was here, I sort of evolved from a wannabe morning disc jockey and prank caller to a sports broadcaster to a news broadcaster. The facilities here allowed me to fine tune the skills that I needed to get my first jobs, get my foot in the door.
