Gaston College Broadcasting Technology and Production Program
12/08/02
12/08/02
Overview
Students
enrolled in the Broadcasting Production Technology program develop professional
skills in radio, television, audio production and recording, and video
production. Instruction emphasizes
hands-on technical skills in digital audio and video recording, editing/post-production,
speech, scriptwriting, and broadcast/production management. Award-winning
instructors have many years of professional experience in the broadcast and
production industries, as well as advanced degrees in the field.
Visit us on facebook
under Gaston College Broadcasting
Visit our web page www.gcbroadcasting.blogspot.com
Watch our YouTube Channel “GC Video Production”
Listen to our Broadcast Radio Station, WSGE-FM 91.7
Listen to our Internet Radio Station Studio 321 on live365.com
Listen to our Broadcast Radio Station, WSGE-FM 91.7
Listen to our Internet Radio Station Studio 321 on live365.com
Available Options
- Certificates in Radio/Audio, TV/Video, and Audio-Video Production
- Diploma in Broadcast Production Technology
- Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Broadcasting Production and Technology
Capabilities
and Facilities
The BPT program is continually upgrading its facilities. Highlights include:
The BPT program is continually upgrading its facilities. Highlights include:
- 4-camera HDTV production and audio recording studio with separate audio/video control rooms
- a digital 24-track audio recording/mixing studio using Protools 10, WAVES Gold EFX, Mackie Universal 16 track DAW controller and mics from AKG, Neumann, Shure, Avantone, and Electro-Voice
- Gaston College’s WSGE-FM, a 7,500 watt broadcast radio station serving an audience of 500,000+
- Panasonic HD video production packages
- Tascam remote audio recording packages
- twenty-station software learning lab with Avid Protools, Adobe Audition, SonyVegas, and more
- advanced multi-media workstations suite
- software training in Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, ProTools 8-10, Adobe Audition 3.0, and Sony Acid Pro
- training in Adobe Photoshop and digital photography offered by the College’s Visual Arts Department
- co-op employment opportunities available at regional broadcast TV and radio stations, independent video production companies, nationally recognized music recording studios, cable networks like Speed Channel, PRN, ESPN, and INSP; live theatre venues; live event production companies; on-campus video services.
Program Outcomes
The
BPT program prepares students not only for radio-TV, but for the converging
digital media fields of audio, video, and music production, venue audio/visual
services, web multi-media design, event coverage of live sports, performance,
and personal events such as weddings, meetings, real estate, marketing videos,
training videos, music videos, and independent films.
Upon successful completion, students are prepared for entry-level positions in broadcasting, media production, and related industries.
Gaston College graduates receiving an associate of applied science degree (AAS) in Broadcast and Production Technology will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
Upon successful completion, students are prepared for entry-level positions in broadcasting, media production, and related industries.
Gaston College graduates receiving an associate of applied science degree (AAS) in Broadcast and Production Technology will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- The history and development of broadcasting (radio, television, internet/new media) regulation, technology, programming, marketing, and sales.
- Significant legal and ethical issues based on an understanding of case law, administrative law, and landmark interpretations of the first, sixth, and fourteenth amendments of the Constitution of the United States.
- Proper operation and care for broadcast equipment including: audio consoles, microphones, digital audio recording and editing, videography, lighting for video and TV, and digital editing.
- Professional speech techniques including proper articulation, pronunciation, rate, pitch, breathing, inflection, projection, phrasing, and connecting with the audience.
- Standard script and news writing techniques and formats for radio, television, and the Internet.
- Principles of broadcast sales including prospecting, qualifying, needs analysis, presentation, answering objections, closing, and relationship management.
- Audience research techniques and demographics.
Note to Prospective
Students about Technology Proficiency
The BPT program focuses on intensive learning of professional
audio and video production software and hardware. Before entering the program, students should
have a moderate level of ability with computers and the Windows operating
system. Experience with electronic hardware
and software, music performance/theory, photography, and basic graphic design
will be very helpful. If you have
questions about your proficiency levels, contact the program coordinator,
Robert Maier at maier.robert@gaston.edu.
Broadcasting and
Production Technology Courses
Intro to Broadcasting
Broadcast Law and Ethics
Broadcast Writing
Broadcast Sales
Broadcast Speech 1, 2
Audio-Radio Production 1, 2
Broadcast Programming
Video-TV Production 1, 2
Radio Performance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Broadcast Management
Broadcast Marketing
TV Performance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Broadcast Journalism 1, 2
Institutional Video
Computer-Based Production
Multi-Track Recording
Special Topic Independent Study Courses
Learning Opportunities
Student Internet Webcast Lab
A
7/24 Internet presence for Gaston College student-produced music and
information programs is available for training. When demand is sufficient, it has an Internet presence. It provides students the opportunity to experience radio management,
programming, announcing, promotion, and complete program production in a
professional radio studio environment.
Our
recently established digital multi-track recording studio/classroom features an
all-new professional-quality recording studio with separate teaching control
room. Recording sessions are scheduled several times a week. Visitors are welcome.
Recording Studio Equipment (26 x 26 digital Pro Tools 10 system)
HP
Z400 quad-core Xeon PC with Pro-Tools 10.0, and Adobe Audition 3.0
M-audio Profire 26x26 audio interface (8 mic pre-amps)
Focusrite Octopre 8 channel pre-amp
Focusrite Octopre Dynamic 8 channel pre-amp
Mackie Universal Pro Controller (24 channel automated digital mixer controlling ProTools 10)
Pre-Sonus Monitor Station
M-audio BX8a powered near-field monitors
Fostex 4-station/4 channel Studio Headphone Monitoring System
Pre-Sonus EQ3B 2-channel parametric equalizer
Blue Baby Bottle large diameter condenser mic
Electro-Voice RE-20 dynamic microphones (3)
Shure KSM-137 studio condenser microphones (2)
Shure KSM-32 large diameter studio condenser microphone
Shure SM-57 dynamic mics (2)
Shure SM-58 dynamic mics (3)
Blue EnCore 100-i dynamic microphones (10)
Avantone CV-12 large diameter tube condenser mic (2)
AKG C-214 large diameter condenser mic
Neumann TLM-102 large diameter condenser mic
Audio-Technica ATH M20 headphones (8)
Sony Pro125 headphones (3)
Sennheiser HD202 headphones (5)
dbx 266XL 2-channel compressor/gate (6 channels)
Symetrix vocal processor
dbx 215 2-channel 15-band graphic equalizer
Neutrik 24x24 TT patch bay
Alesis SR-18 Digital Drum/Bass Machine
Vox VT-50 music amplifier with tube preamp
Fender Rumble 8 bass amp
Washburn 4 string electric bass guitar
Avion 6-string electric guitar (Les Paul Jr. style)
Yamaha PSRE423 digital keyboard
Yamaha 88-key Clavinova Electric Piano/Keyboard
Arturia 49-Key Analog Experience Synthesizer
1:3 stand-alone high-speed DVD-CD burner
Selection of mic stands, overhead booms, windscreens, pop filters, music stands, guitar stands, cables, and sound control devices
M-audio Profire 26x26 audio interface (8 mic pre-amps)
Focusrite Octopre 8 channel pre-amp
Focusrite Octopre Dynamic 8 channel pre-amp
Mackie Universal Pro Controller (24 channel automated digital mixer controlling ProTools 10)
Pre-Sonus Monitor Station
M-audio BX8a powered near-field monitors
Fostex 4-station/4 channel Studio Headphone Monitoring System
Pre-Sonus EQ3B 2-channel parametric equalizer
Blue Baby Bottle large diameter condenser mic
Electro-Voice RE-20 dynamic microphones (3)
Shure KSM-137 studio condenser microphones (2)
Shure KSM-32 large diameter studio condenser microphone
Shure SM-57 dynamic mics (2)
Shure SM-58 dynamic mics (3)
Blue EnCore 100-i dynamic microphones (10)
Avantone CV-12 large diameter tube condenser mic (2)
AKG C-214 large diameter condenser mic
Neumann TLM-102 large diameter condenser mic
Audio-Technica ATH M20 headphones (8)
Sony Pro125 headphones (3)
Sennheiser HD202 headphones (5)
dbx 266XL 2-channel compressor/gate (6 channels)
Symetrix vocal processor
dbx 215 2-channel 15-band graphic equalizer
Neutrik 24x24 TT patch bay
Alesis SR-18 Digital Drum/Bass Machine
Vox VT-50 music amplifier with tube preamp
Fender Rumble 8 bass amp
Washburn 4 string electric bass guitar
Avion 6-string electric guitar (Les Paul Jr. style)
Yamaha PSRE423 digital keyboard
Yamaha 88-key Clavinova Electric Piano/Keyboard
Arturia 49-Key Analog Experience Synthesizer
1:3 stand-alone high-speed DVD-CD burner
Selection of mic stands, overhead booms, windscreens, pop filters, music stands, guitar stands, cables, and sound control devices
The
broadcasting program at Gaston College assists local musicians by recording in
its new multi-track recording studio. As
part of the college’s audio production classes, students operate the
professional-quality studio for local performers, composers, and music
producers who want to make a demo or CD. Call Robert Maier at 704-922-6291 and check out our calendar on this site.
Student
Participation on WSGE-FM 91.7
WSGE-FM
91.7, has been a public service of Gaston College for nearly thirty years. In 2011 it became an NPR affiliate. It is heard in a great arc from Charlotte to
Concord, Lexington, Boone, Spindale, and most places in between. With a
potential audience of 550,000, it provides several opportunities for student
broadcasters to learn radio station operations, “hands-on.”
Television
Studio
A new
4+ camera HD TV studio is in operation. It features the advanced Black Magic Design ATEM-2 12 input switcher, 3 PrompterPeople teleprompters, 8 channel
Intercom, 24 input audio board, Datavideo Graphics Generator, a large training control room, an LED
and flouro lighting grid, and digital recording and playback computers.
Video Crew
Students regularly record and edit campus events and activities for course credit and occasionally for pay. These provide hands-on real-life production opportunities. Advanced students participate in studio productions that are broadcast on the local Time-Warner cable channel.
Video Crew
Students regularly record and edit campus events and activities for course credit and occasionally for pay. These provide hands-on real-life production opportunities. Advanced students participate in studio productions that are broadcast on the local Time-Warner cable channel.
Software
Learning Lab
The
Broadcasting program offers twenty professional caliber media workstations for
simultaneous media application training. The media lab, which houses the workstations, is
open most weekdays and staffed by faculty and tutors who assist students in
creating audio, video, broadcast writing and journalism projects. Applications like Pro-Tools, Adobe Audition
3.0, Sony Vegas Pro, Sony Acid 7, Adobe Production Suite Pro CS4, are
available.
Radio Lab
This lab features a professional 8-channel Arrakis Radio Console, Electro-Voice RE20 mics, 2 CD players, vocal processing, and Adobe Audition 3.0 for playback and record. If students have an Internet Radio presence, they can broadcast from here and monitor with a second PC wired to the system. Complete live and pre-recorded programs can be produced here with industry-standard equipment.
Radio Lab
This lab features a professional 8-channel Arrakis Radio Console, Electro-Voice RE20 mics, 2 CD players, vocal processing, and Adobe Audition 3.0 for playback and record. If students have an Internet Radio presence, they can broadcast from here and monitor with a second PC wired to the system. Complete live and pre-recorded programs can be produced here with industry-standard equipment.
Portable Audio
Recording Package
This
consists of an M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8x8 Analog-Digital converter recording onto an HP i5
laptop computer running ProTools 10.
Microphones, stands and cables round out the package. Eight hand-held digital stereo audio recorders
round out the package.
Student Broadcasting Club
The
SBC is a student-run club that assists in promotion of the Broadcasting
Program, helping faculty, raising funds for student media festival cash
awards, assisting in college-wide SGA events, organizing field trips and
guest speakers.
BPT Student Media Festival
The
annual medial festival held in early May presents the best works of our
students in competition for cash awards and certificates. It is held in conjunction with the BPT
programs open house open to all visitors interested in touring the facility and
seeing equipment demonstrations.
Faculty
Faculty
Robert
Maier, Broadcasting Program Coordinator/Instructor, has a B.A. from The
American University and an M.A. from East Carolina University. He worked for thirty years in the audio, film,
and broadcast production industries in New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C.,
and Charlotte. He was a line producer
for New Line Cinema on several movies, has written and produced award-winning
documentaries for PBS, produced numerous TV commercials and instructional
videos through his own production company, and was Senior Producer/Director of
Production Services for WTVI-TV (PBS) Charlotte for nine years. His productions have taken him from Hawaii to Afghanistan. Mr. Maier is the author of several books on media
production.
Kate
Carmody, Instructor, has worked in the broadcasting production industries for more than a decade. She was an on-air promotions writer/producer at Charlotte’s WSOC-TV(ABC), and a
production specialist on numerous national series with The Discovery Networks
in Bethesda, MD. She has worked for
other DC area media outlets including the Voice of America and Scripps-Howard
News Service. She earned a B.A. in Media Studies and Theater from Catholic
University in Washington, D.C. and an M.J. in Broadcast Journalism from the
University of Maryland. Ms. Carmody was selected as Adjunct Instructor of the Year in 2010, prior to her appointment to a full-time instructor position.
Dan
McClellan, Adjunct Instructor, is Video coordinator/producer for the NC
Bio-education network based at Gaston College.
He has a B.A. in Communications Studies from Gardner-Webb University and
an M.A. in New Media Studies and Global Education from Appalachian State
University. He has worked as the station
manager of WGWG-FM (NPR) radio at Gardner-Webb University and was the former
Broadcasting Program Coordinator at Gaston College.
Additional adjuncts and professional teaching assistants are added depending on demand. If you wish to be considered for those positions, please contact us.
Additional adjuncts and professional teaching assistants are added depending on demand. If you wish to be considered for those positions, please contact us.
Effective Fall-2011
AAS Degree (71 hrs)
- General Education Requirements (15 hrs)
English 6hrs
Course #
|
Course Name
|
Credits
|
Pre-requisites
|
ENG-111
|
Expository Writing
|
3
|
College Exam
|
ENG-114
|
Research Based Writing
|
3
|
ENG-111
|
Humanities 6 hrs
MUS-110
|
Music Appreciation
|
3
|
RED-090
|
COM-110
|
Introduction to
Communications
|
3
|
RED-090
|
Math (3 hrs)
MAT
|
110 or higher is required
|
3
|
Exam
|
Social-Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)
Select one course numbered
110 or higher from one of the
following discipline areas:
Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geography |
“Major Courses Requirements (28hrs)
BPT-110
|
Intro to Broadcasting
|
3 on-line
|
None
|
BPT-111
|
Broadcast Law and Ethics
|
3 on-line
|
None
|
BPT-112
|
Broadcast Writing
|
4
|
ENG-111
|
BPT -113
|
Broadcast Sales
|
3 on-line
|
None
|
BPT-121
|
Broadcast Speech 1
|
3
|
ENG-111
|
BPT-131
|
Audio/Radio Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-231
|
Video/TV Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-255
|
Computer-Based Production
|
3
|
BPT-131 and BPT-231
|
COE -111
|
Co-op 1
|
1
|
Permission
|
- Other Required Major Courses (select 16 hrs from courses below)
BPT-132
|
Audio/Radio Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-131
|
BPT-135
|
Radio Performance 1
|
2
|
BPT-131
|
BPT-136
|
Radio Performance 2
|
2
|
BPT-135
|
BPT-137
|
Radio Performance 3
|
2
|
BPT-136
|
BPT-260
|
Multi-track Recording
|
3
|
BPT-131
|
BPT-232
|
Video/TV Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-231
|
BPT-235
|
TV Performance 1
|
2
|
BPT-231
|
BPT-236
|
TV Performance 2
|
2
|
BPT-235
|
BPT-237
|
TV Performance 3
|
2
|
BPT-236
|
BPT-250
|
Institutional Video
|
3
|
BPT-231
|
- Electives (select 9 hrs from courses below)
ART-111
|
Art Appreciation
|
3
|
RED090
|
ART-121
|
Design 1
|
3
|
none
|
ART-260
|
Photography Appreciation
|
3
|
none
|
ART-264
|
Digital Photography 1
|
3
|
ART-121
|
ART-265
|
Digital Photography 2
|
3
|
ART-121 & ART-264
|
BPT-138
|
Radio Performance 4
|
2
|
BPT-137
|
BPT-210
|
Broadcast Management
|
3 on-line
|
BPT-131 or BPT-231
|
BPT-215
|
Broadcast Programming
|
3 on-line
|
BPT-110
|
BPT-238
|
TV Performance 4
|
2
|
BPT-237
|
BPT-241
|
Broadcast Journalism 1
|
3
|
BPT-112
|
BPT-242
|
Broadcast Journalism 2
|
3
|
BPT-241
|
BPT-285
|
Broadcast Production
Capstone
|
3
|
BPT-132 or BPT-232
|
HUM-110
|
Technology and Society
|
3
|
RED-090
|
HUM-160
|
Introduction to Film
|
3
|
none
|
MUS -210
|
History of Rock Music
|
3
|
none
|
WEB-110
|
Internet Web Fundamentals
|
3
|
none
|
WEB-120
|
Intro to Multimedia
|
3
|
none
|
COE
|
Co-op Work Experience 2,3
|
1-2
|
Permission
|
MKT-120
|
Principles of Marketing
|
3
|
none
|
MKT -220
|
Advertising & Sales
Promotion
|
3
|
none
|
Broadcasting Production Technology Diploma (40 hrs)
- General Education Requirements (6hrs)
ENG-111
|
Expository Writing
|
3
|
College Exam
|
MUS-110
|
Music Appreciation
|
3
|
none
|
- Required Courses (select 34 hrs)
BPT-110
|
Intro to Broadcasting
|
3 on-line
|
None
|
BPT-111
|
Broadcast Law and Ethics
|
3 on-line
|
None
|
BPT-112
|
Broadcast Writing
|
4
|
ENG-111
|
BPT -113
|
Broadcast Sales
|
3 on-line
|
none
|
BPT-121
|
Broadcast Speech 1
|
3
|
ENG-111
|
BPT-131
|
Audio/Radio Production 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-132
|
Audio/Radio Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT- 131
|
BPT-135
|
Radio Performance 1
|
2
|
BPT- 131
|
BPT-136
|
Radio Performance 2
|
2
|
BPT-135
|
BPT-231
|
Video/TV Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-232
|
Video/TV Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-231
|
BPT-250
|
Institutional Video
|
3
|
BPT-231
|
BPT-255
|
Computer-Based Production
|
3
|
BPT-131 and BPT-231
|
BPT-260
|
Multi-track Recording
|
3
|
BPT-131
|
Co-op
|
Co-op 1
|
1
|
Permission
|
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Broadcasting Production Technology Audio Production
Certificate (18 hrs)
BPT-121
|
Broadcast Speech 1
|
3
|
ENG-111 or BPT-131
|
BPT-131
|
Audio/Radio Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-132
|
Audio/Radio Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-131
|
BPT-135
|
Radio Performance 1
|
2
|
BPT-131
|
BPT-136
|
Radio Performance 2
|
2
|
BPT-135
|
BPT-260
|
Multi-track Recording
|
3
|
BPT-131
|
Broadcasting Production Technology Video Production
Certificate (18 hrs)
BPT-121
|
Broadcast Speech 1
|
3
|
ENG111 or BPT-231
|
BPT-231
|
Video/TV Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-232
|
Video/TV Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-232
|
BPT-235
|
TV Performance1
|
2
|
BPT-231
|
BPT-236
|
TV Performance 2
|
2
|
BPT-235
|
BPT-260
|
Institutional Video
|
3
|
BPT-231
|
Broadcasting Production Technology Audio/Video Production (18 hrs)
BPT-131
|
Audio/Radio Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-132
|
Audio/Radio Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-131
|
BPT-231
|
Video/TV Prod 1
|
4
|
none
|
BPT-232
|
Video/TV Prod 2
|
4
|
BPT-232
|
BPT-135
|
Radio Performance 1
|
2
|
BPT-131
|
or
|
|||
BPT-235
|
TV Performance 1
|
2
|
BPT-231
|
Estimated time and
cost to complete Degree, Diploma, or Certificate Program:
- The Degree Program will generally require 2.5 years, (4-5 semesters) enrolled full time with at least 12-16 credit hours per semester.
- The Diploma Program will generally require 2 years, part-time (2.5 semesters).
- The Certificate Programs will generally require 2-3 semesters, part-time ( 1 year).
- Tuition cost is approximately $70 per credit hour; books and student fees are extra.
- Financial aid is available to qualified students. Contact Financial Aid Office for more info.
- Some classes require additional lab fees see current catalog for details.
- Most classes are day-time only, but we try to offer evening classes; check the catalog.
- BPT courses are not currently offered in the summer.
- Inquire about upcoming Continuing Education Workshops in Audio and Video Production.
Sample BPT Course Rotation by Semester
|
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1
|
Fall 1
|
contact hrs
|
|||||
BPT 110 Intro
to Broadcasting
|
3
|
deg
|
|||||
BPT 131
|
Audio-Radio Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 231
|
Video-TV Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 121
|
Broadcast Speech
|
5
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 232
|
Video-TV Prod. 2
|
8
|
cert
|
||||
BPT 235
|
TV Performance Block
|
6
|
cert
|
||||
BPT 260
|
Multi-track Recording
|
4
|
cert
|
||||
2
|
Spring 1
|
||||||
BPT 110 Intro to Broadcasting
|
3
|
deg
|
|||||
BPT 113
|
Broadcast Sales
|
3
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 112
|
Broadcast Writing
|
5
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 250
|
Institutional Video
|
5
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 210
|
Broadcast Management
|
3
|
elect
|
||||
BPT 111
|
Broadcast Law & Ethics
|
3
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 131
|
Audio-Radio Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 231
|
Video-TV Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 132
|
Audio-Radio Prod. 2
|
8
|
cert
|
||||
BPT 135
|
Radio Performance Block
|
6
|
cert
|
||||
3
|
Fall 2
|
||||||
BPT 110
Intro to Broadcasting
|
3
|
deg
|
|||||
BPT 255
|
Computer-based Production
|
3
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 131
|
Audio-Radio Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 231
|
Video-TV Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 112
|
Broadcast Writing
|
5
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 232
|
Video-TV Prod. 2
|
8
|
cert
|
||||
BPT 241
|
Broadcast Journalism 1
|
5
|
elect
|
||||
Spring 2
|
|||||||
4
|
BPT 110 Intro
to Broadcasting
|
3
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 131
|
Audio-Radio Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 231
|
Video-TV Prod. 1
|
8
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 111
|
Broadcast Law & Ethics
|
3
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 113
|
Broadcast Sales
|
3
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 250
|
Institutional Video
|
5
|
cert
|
||||
BPT 121
|
Broadcast Speech
|
5
|
deg
|
||||
BPT 285
|
Broadcast Production Capstone
|
3
|
elect
|
||||
BPT 135
|
Radio Performance Block
|
6
|
cert
|
||||
Notes:
|
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Performance Blocks are 6 contact hours.
|
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255 and 260 are advanced required
courses that could replace electives
|
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For more information contact:
Robert Maier, BPT Program Coordinator, Instructor
maier.robert@gaston.edu
704-922-6291
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