Mass Communication, BS

Requirements for the BS in Mass Communication

General Education Core 38-41 hours

(The Global Studies and Diversity general education requirement is covered by COM 3533 for both the Journalism track and the Public Relations track.)

Mass Communication Major 30 hours

Must take the one-hour workshop three times

MCM 1101	Shield Media Workshop	1
MCM 1101	Shield Media Workshop	1
MCM 1101	Shield Media Workshop	1

Take all of the following:

MCM 2013	Intro to Mass Communication	3
MCM 2513	Media Writing	3
MCM 3003	Media and Society	3
MCM 3013	Mass Communication Theory	3
MCM 3113	Digital Media Strategies	3
MCM 4113	Media Law	3
MCM 4893	Media Internship	3
MCM 4943	Media Ethics	3
MCM 4953	Media Seminar and Portfolio (capstone course)	3

Choose One Track (see following tables): 24-33 hours

• Broadcast Media Arts
• Digital Media Arts
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Minor (recommended) 18 hours

Electives (without minor) 16-28 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120

Track Options for Mass Communication Major

Journalism Track

COM 3533	Intercultural Communication	3
ENG 3533	Technical Writing	3
MCM 2723	Reporting & Interviewing	3
MCM 2833	Digital Photography	3
MCM 3223	Editing and Content Management	3
MCM 3423	Video Storytelling	3
MCM 3523	Publication Design	3
MCM 4333	Feature and Editorial Writing	3
Total Credit Hours:		24

Broadcast Media Track (Specs Howard)

MCM 1031	Broadcast Media 1	10
MCM 1131	Broadcast Media 2	10.5
MCM 1231	Broadcast Media 3	10
Total Credit Hours:		30.5

Digital Media Arts Track (Specs Howard)

MCM 1033	Digital Media Arts 1	11.5
MCM 1133	Digital Media Arts 2	10.5
MCM 1233	Digital Media Arts 3	11
Total Credit Hours:		33

Graphic Design Track (Specs Howard)

MCM 1032	Graphic Design 1	10.5
MCM 1132	Graphic Design 2	11
MCM 1232	Graphic Design 3	10.5
Total Credit Hours:		32

Public Relations Track

MKT 2503	Principles of Marketing	3
COM 3533	Intercultural Communication	3
MCM 2613	Introduction to Public Relations	3
MCM 2723	Reporting & Interviewing	3
MCM 2833	Digital Photography	3
MCM 3513	Public Relations Media Techniques	3
MCM 4323	Public Relations Campaigns	3
MCM 4333	Feature and Editorial Writing	3
Total Credit Hours:		24