RADIO, VIDEO & FILM PROGRAM
Dual Concentration
Graduates of the Radio, Video & Film Single Concentration Program may transfer into the Radio, Video & Film Dual Concentration Program if they wish to concentrate their training in both radio and video & film. Students transferring into this program will enter their second area of concentration (radio or video & film) upon having graduated from the RVF Single Concentration Program with the opposite area of concentration.
In order to facilitate a minimum amount of interruption in a student's training, we make every attempt to place the dual concentration student in the first available class. However, students could experience a wait between concentrations since space is subject to availability.
Students must also satisfy all other requirements for entry to the second area of concentration, including, but not limited to, passing a proficiency examination given under the supervision of the Director of Education, if a period of more than six months has passed between the student's last date of attendance and the student's scheduled date of return. Students in the RVF Dual Concentration Program will be required to complete the entire 3rd and 4th marking period curriculum for their second area of concentration. The 4th marking period Career Perspectives II projects in the Dual Concentration Program are different from the Single Concentration Program.
This program was designed for individuals wishing to enter the job market with maximum entry-level proficiency skills in both radio and video & film. This program affords students the equivalent of a "double major," thus significantly increasing their capabilities and marketability in the radio and television/film industries.
RADIO, VIDEO & FILM PROGRAM
Dual Concentration
PROGRAM DISCLOSURES
Program Level: Certificate | Program Length 1,080 Contact Hours
Q: How much will this entire program cost me?
A: Tuition & Fees: $15,645.00*
Books and supplies: Included
On-campus room & board: Not Offered
*Tuition amount includes the first 8 months (RVF single concentration program)
Q: What is included?
A: View the Cost of Attendance PDF
Q: How much debt will I incur by enrolling in this program?
A: 50% of program graduates in the 2010/2011 award year graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 12
Total Number of Students in Debt: 6
Total Median Debt for Program Graduates: $2,819.50
- Federal loans $2,819.50
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
PREVIOUS AWARD YEARS
2009/2010 Award Year: 75% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 4
Total Number of Students in Debt: 3
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $2,875.00
- Federal loans $2,875.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2008/2009 Award Year: 85.71% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 7
Total Number of Students in Debt: 6
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $5,875.00
- Federal loans $5,875.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2007/2008 Award Year: 66.67% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 9
Total Number of Students in Debt: 6
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $2,625.00
- Federal loans $2,625.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2006/2007 Award Year: 35.71% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 28
Total Number of Students in Debt: 10
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $2,625.00
- Federal loans $2,625.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 12 months to complete.
The completion rate for students who complete the program is 100%.
Total Number of Students Started: 7
Total Number of Students Available for Graduation: 7
Total Number of Students Completed: 7
The completion rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 16 Radio & Television/Radio, Video & Film classes that started from October 2008 through September 2009, as of November 2011. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2011.
Q: What do students earn upon program completion?
A: Students who successfully complete the program earn a certificate.
Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The employment rate for students who complete the program is 100%.
Total Number of Students Graduated: 7
Total Number of Grads Available for Placement: 5
Total Number of Grads Working in the Field: 5
The employment rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 16 Radio & Television/Radio, Video & Film classes that started from October 2008 through September 2009, as of November 2011. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2011.
Q: What types of jobs?
A: The following links will take you to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) website and database, which is considered the nation's primary source of occupational information. (Developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.) Please note that the wages listed refer to median incomes and do not reflect entry-level wages. It is not uncommon for entry-level jobs to pay minimum wage. However, among our Hall of Fame inductees, you will find graduates who work in upper management and programming at a variety of media-related companies.
Specs Howard School cannot guarantee any job to any graduate, but our Career Services Department works to help each graduate attain employment. The ultimate responsibility for obtaining employment rests with the Specs Howard School graduate.
Radio Concentration:
Board Operators (27-4012.00)
On Air Personalities/Announcers (27-3011.00)
Producers (27-2012.01)
Newsroom Writers/Reporters (27-3022.00)
Production Assistants (27-3043.04)
Promotions Assistants (11-2011.00)
Sales Assistants/Representatives (11-2011.00)
Video & Film Concentration:
Reporters (27-3022.00)
Talent (27-3011.00)
Videographer/Camera Operator (27-4031.00)
Video Editor (27-4032.00)
Newsroom Writers/Reporters (27-3022.00)
Production Assistants (PAs) (27-4031.00)
Audio/Visual Tech (27-4011.00)
Grip/Lighting (27-4011.00)
Q: Will I be able to pay back my student loans?
A: 38% of students in this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them.
The estimated repayment rate as reported by the general accounting office of the US Government for FY2009.
