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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mass Communication, B.A.


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:

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours


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

Writing Proficiency Requirement


Graduation requirements at Midwestern State University include passing the Writing Proficiency Exam, to be taken after the student has completed 60 hours of coursework and before they have accrued 90 hours. Students failing the exam must pass ENGL 2113 - Intermediate Composition & Grammar .

Minor - 18 hours


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

Advisor-Approved Electives- 3-8 hours


Total Semester Hours - 120