College of Liberal & Creative Arts
BECA majors study different aspects of media, including media writing, video and audio production, broadcast news and sports, music recording, radio & podcasting, media business and management, social media, and the effects of media on society. We emphasis social justice implications of the media.
BECA has a very strong internship program with connections in broadcast and social media throughout the Bay Area and across California. The department has two active clubs. College Students in Broadcasting meets weekly and brings in guest speakers from the industry. BECA also hosts a student chapter of the Audio Engineering Society.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts
Marcus Hall Building, Room 339
Phone: (415) 338-1787
Email: beca@sfsu.edu
Website: https://beca.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Sami Reist
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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BECA 200 - Introduction to Electronic Communication |
3 |
Major Core Requirements |
Advisor Footnotes:
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No AP/IB scores satisfy major requirements
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#2Students are encouraged to meet with a BECA major advisor. Major advisors and their areas of expertise may be found on the BECA department website: https://beca.sfsu.edu/advising
- Broadcast writers, producers, programmers, camera operators, personalities, reporters and sportscasters
- Social media consultants
- Music recording engineers and soundtrack designers
- Sound design and writing for video games
- Media consultants for nonprofits and corporations
- Social media designers
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.