Mass Communication, B.A.

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The purpose of the mass communication program is to prepare graduates for careers in a multi-faceted media profession, for graduate education, and for life-long learning in a rapidly changing global and technological environment.

The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in mass communication are as follows:

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees )

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours )

Bachelor of Arts

(See Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree )

Writing Proficiency Requirement

All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they have 1) completed 6 hours of Communication Core and 2) earned 60 hours. Students may meet this requirement by passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, two Writing Intensive Courses (at least one must be outside of the general education core), or ENGL 2113 . If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website or call (940) 397-4131.

Major in Mass Communication - 39 hours

MCOM 1233 - Mass Media and Society 3
MCOM 1603 - Writing for the Communication Professions 3
MCOM 2213 - Appreciation of Film 3
MCOM 2833 - Web Site Design 3
MCOM 3223 - Advertising 3
MCOM 3313 - Foundations in Media Production 3
MCOM 3513 - Special Topics in Mass Communication 3
MCOM 3613 - Field and Studio Media Production 3
MCOM 3733 - Media Ethics 3
MCOM 4183 - Internship 3 semester hours
MCOM 4243 - Senior Production 3
(A 3.0 grade point average in the major and minor is required prior to enrollment in MCOM 4243 .)
MCOM 4643 - Mass Communication Law 3
SPCH 2423 - Interpersonal Communication 3

Minor - 18 hours

(Mass communication majors must complete one of the following minors.)

Broadcasting:

One of:

Digital Film Production:

Digital Media:

One of:

Multimedia Journalism:

One of:

MCOM 4163 - Newspaper Practicum 3 semester hours
MCOM 4193 - Yearbook Practicum 3 semester hours
MCOM 4263 - Advanced Media Production I 3

One of:

Multimedia Production:

One of:

MCOM 4163 - Newspaper Practicum 3 semester hours
MCOM 4193 - Yearbook Practicum 3 semester hours
MCOM 4363 - Advanced Media Production II 3
MCOM 4463 - Digital Film Production 3
MCOM 4823 - MSU Client Services Practicum I 3

Mass Communication, B.A.

General

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

Bachelor of Arts

Writing Proficiency Requirement

Major in Mass Communication - 39 hours

Minor - 18 hours

Broadcasting:

One of:

One of:

Digital Film Production:

Digital Media:

One of:

Multimedia Journalism:

One of:

One of:

One of:

Multimedia Production:

One of:

One of:

Public Relations and Advertising:

One of:

Advisor-Approved Electives- 3-8 hours

Total Semester Hours - 120