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 )

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

Mass Communication, B.A.

General

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

Bachelor of Arts

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