Associate degree in Broadcasting (AAS) at Arizona Western College

Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1)
basic knowledge in broadcasting that will prepare them
to obtain an entry-level position within the field and (2)
competency in communication, critical thinking, quantitative
analysis, and technological applications.

Program Description: AWC is the only community
college in Arizona with two Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) licensed radio stations, KAWC-AM
and KAWC-FM. Both stations have a potential audience
of 135,000 in Yuma County and eastern Imperial County
in California. KAWC-AM is on the air 12 hours every day
and has a variety of musical formats plus the National
Public Radio (NPR) news. KAWC-FM also offers NPR
news and information programs 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. KAWC-FM is the only station which offers
jazz and classical music in the Yuma area. Broadcasting
majors work “on the air” as part of their training, and,
upon completion of the program, will have acquired
sufficient experience to work at any FCC licensed radio
station.