Communication Major, Mass Communication, BA, CO02

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Major Code: CO02

Mass Communication offers students the necessary abilities in producing programs in digital media and/or designing and writing for journalism. This option emphasizes the technical skills, creativity and demand for understanding target audiences in mass media. Students gain hands-on experience in television, radio and print laboratories.

General Education Requirements: 38 Hours (44-48 Hours)*

See Baccalaureate Degree General Education Curriculum Requirements.

Modern Language: 10-12 Hours

All Courses Same Language

Communications Requirements: 47 Hours

COMM 0100 - Oral Communication 3
COMM 0101 - Introduction to Human Communication 3
COMM 0111 - Newswriting 3
COMM 0131 - Voice and Diction 3
COMM 0215 - Interpersonal Communication 3 **
COMM 0220 - Practicum in Communications 1
Students must select two different activities for Practicum in Communications
COMM 0310 - Communication Law 3
COMM 0325 - Broadcast News Reporting 3
COMM 0330 - Advanced Communications Practicum 1
COMM 0420 - Mass Communications Theory 3
COMM 0492 - Communication Issues 3
Communication Electives - 17 Hours

Electives: 22-25 Hours

Electives as needed to satisfy 39 upper division hours and to meet 120 total hours.

Total Hours: 120**

*Communication course COMM 0100 meets Area B of General Education Requirements. Three hours of modern language meets Area I of Gen. Ed. Requirements.
**See Prerequisites
***Must include at least 39 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours.