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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Mass Communications Major B.BS.MCOM

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The Department of Mass Communication prepares students for careers in broadcasting, journalism, public relations, photography, desktop publishing, electronic imaging, and multimedia communication. Students study the communication processes within and among groups, organizations, societies, and cultures. Within its curriculum, the Mass Communication program explores oral performance, broadcast messages, production and programming, advertising management, public relations campaigns, news reporting, and other aspects of mass communication. In addition, students are given the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships. A minor is required for Mass Communication majors.


In lieu of an exit exam, Mass Communication students are required to produce an exit portfolio during their final semester. The portfolio will be reviewed by two professors from the Mass Communication department.

Take one emphasis

Graphic Communication Emphasis - 39 semester hours

  • MCOM 300/400 level Elective 3 semester hours

Integrated Media - 45 semester hours

Take 3 of the following

Take 2 of the following

Photography Emphasis - 42 semester hours

Public Relations Emphasis - 42 semester hours

Science Communication Emphasis - 41 semester hours

  • Science class/lab
  • Science class/lab
  • Science class
  • Science class

Sports Media Emphasis - 44 semester hours

Coaching Methods

Take 3 Coaching methods courses:

Elective

Take 1 of the following:

System Gen Ed Requirements (SGRs) - 30 semester hours

  • ENGL 101
  • ENGL 201
  • SPCM - Gen Ed - Speech (1 class) - 3 semester hours
  • MATH - Gen Ed - Mathematics (1 class) - 3 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Social Science (2 classes from different subjects) - 6 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities (2 classes from different subjects) - 6 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Natural Sciences & Lab (2 classes/corresponding labs) - 6-8 semester hours

Global and Minor requirements

* Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250.

A minor is required with this major plus electives to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

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