Mass Communication, Communication Studies Track, B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Core Major Courses: 15 Sem. Hrs.

• MCM 2100. Introduction to Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 2400. Writing for the Media (3 credits)
• MCM 4050. Media Law and Ethics (3 credits)
• MCM 4130. Internship in Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 4360. Communication Theory and Research (3 credits)

Communication Studies Track

• SPE 2000. Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)

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• SPE 2010. Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)

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• SPE 1020. Fundamentals of Voice and Diction (3 credits)

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• BRD 3200. On-Camera Performance (3 credits)

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• MCM 2700. Introduction to Multimedia (3 credits)
• PRE 3500. Organizational Communication (3 credits)

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• BRD 3130. Broadcast Advertising (3 credits)

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• JRN 3050. Feature Writing (3 credits)

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• PRE 4070. Public Relations Writing (3 credits)

• Electives from the list below or foreign language option

• JRN 3170. History of American Journalism (3 credits)
• MCM 3000. World Media (3 credits)
• MCM 3100. New Media of Mass Communication (3 credits)
• MCM 3600. Media and Society (3 credits)
• MCM 3660. Media and Culture (3 credits)
• MCM 3700. Media and Politics (3 credits)
• MGT 3030. Business Communications (3 credits)
• MKT 4300. Integrated Marketing Communications (3 credits)
• PRE 2700. Introduction to Advertising (3 credits)
• SPE 3580. Discussion and Debate (3 credits)

Total: 21 Sem. Hrs.

Electives: 36-42 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.