Mass Communication

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James Sernoe, Chair (Fain Fine Arts Center D204)
Professor: Lewis
Associate Professors: Quam, Sernoe, Wilson
Instructor: Grant
Lecturer: D’Amico
Professor Emeritus: Pruitt

Mission Statement for the Mass Communication Program

The mission of the Mass Communication program is to prepare Bachelor of Arts graduates for employment in the multi-discipline media arena and/or graduate education. The mission will be achieved by evolving curriculum that stresses both theoretical principles and practical application of current theory.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Mass Communication, B.A.

• Digital Media Minor
• Journalism Minor
• Mass Communication Minor
• Public Relations and Advertising Minor
• Spanish/Mass Media Studies Minor (18 hours)

Courses

• MCOM 1233 - Mass Media and Society
• MCOM 1553 - Gender, Sexuality and Media
• MCOM 1603 - Writing for the Communication Professions
• MCOM 2213 - Appreciation of Film
• MCOM 2243 - Media Writing and Reporting
• MCOM 2403 - Social Media
• MCOM 2523 - The Internet and Society
• MCOM 2833 - Web Site Design
• MCOM 3103 - Photojournalism
• MCOM 3223 - Advertising
• MCOM 3233 - Editing
• MCOM 3253 - Publication Design
• MCOM 3313 - Foundations in Media Production
• MCOM 3503 - Cross-Cultural Communication
• MCOM 3513 - Special Topics in Mass Communication
• MCOM 3613 - Field and Studio Media Production
• MCOM 3623 - Mass Communication History
• MCOM 3733 - Media Ethics
• MCOM 3823 - Creation of the Advertising Message
• MCOM 3883 - Social Media Campaigns
• MCOM 4003 - Sports Journalism
• MCOM 4163 - Newspaper Practicum
• MCOM 4171 - Independent Study in Mass Communication
• MCOM 4172 - Independent Study in Mass Communication
• MCOM 4173 - Independent Study in Mass Communication
• MCOM 4183 - Internship
• MCOM 4193 - Yearbook Practicum
• MCOM 4223 - Data for Communicators
• MCOM 4243 - Senior Production
• MCOM 4263 - Advanced Media Production I
• MCOM 4313 - Media Arts Entrepreneurship
• MCOM 4363 - Advanced Media Production II
• MCOM 4423 - Emerging Media
• MCOM 4463 - Digital Film Production
• MCOM 4503 - Arts and Entertainment Journalism
• MCOM 4533 - Advanced Reporting/Writing
• MCOM 4563 - Advanced Media Production for Non-Majors
• MCOM 4643 - Mass Communication Law
• MCOM 4683 - Public Relations Principles
• MCOM 4703 - Event Planning
• MCOM 4823 - MSU Client Services Practicum I
• MCOM 4923 - MSU Client Services Practicum II

The Department of Mass Communication also offers courses in speech communication.

• SPCH 1133 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
• SPCH 2423 - Interpersonal Communication
• SPCH 4143 - Independent Study in Speech Communication

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