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Updated 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog | 20245

PDF of Mass Communication, B.S.

Mass Communication, B.S. major

Required Credits: 48
Required GPA: 2.50

I REQUIRED CORE COURSES

Complete the following courses:

Complete the following course for 3 credits:

Select two of the following courses:

II REQUIRED ELECTIVES

Select 3 semester credits of electives from the
following courses:


Program Learning Outcomes | Mass Communication, B.S.

1. Presentation Skills: Plan, prepare, organize and present written and spoken content individually or collaboratively in a professional manner.

2. Professional Ethics: Conduct themselves professionally and ethically, and approach problem solving tenaciously, creatively, and systematically.

3. Research and Evaluation: Be able to conduct thorough research using a variety of methods, and be able to critically evaluate and synthesize information.

4. Storytelling: Identify the elements of effective storytelling and craft polished stories.

5. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate technical proficiency in video, audio, photography and design, and will demonstrate mastery of at least one area.

6. Writing: Write correctly, clearly, accurately and appropriately for a variety of media formats and audiences.

 

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR MASS COMMUNICATION, B.S. MAJOR

The following is a list of required Mass Communication, B.S. major courses by year.  This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible.

Freshman

  • MASC1500
  • MASC2243
  • MASC2460
  • MASC2850
  • Core Curriculum Requirements (MASC 1100 Mass Media and Society fulfills Goal Area 9)

Sophomore

  • MASC2250
  • MASC3111
  • MASC3720
  • MASC3600
  • MASC1100
  • MASC Required Electives
  • Core Curriculum Requirements

Junior

  • MASC3270
  • MASC3850
  • MASC3112
  • MASC3330
  • MASC3450
  • MASC3500
  • MASC4970
  • MASC Required Electives
  • Core Curriculum Requirements

Senior

  • MASC4840
  • MASC4970
  • MASC Required Electives
  • Core Curriculum Requirements