Mass Communication, B.A./B.S.

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The Mass Communication program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the electronic media from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The curriculum prepares students for careers in Mass Communication and/or graduate studies in electronic media and communication.

General Education Core Requirements: 53-55 Hours

Arts, B.A.
or
Science, B.S.

Technical Requirements

(Hours Counted in Gen Ed Core)

MDS 1500 Mass Media and Society 3 Hours

Major Requirements Core: 30 Hours

Mass Communication Major Courses

MDS 2500 Mass Communication Theory 3 Hours
MDS 3010 Media Programming 3 Hours
MDS 3300 Media Research Methods 3 Hours
MDS 3400 Media Operations 3 Hours
MDS 3500 Media Advertising and Sales 3 Hours
MDS 4200 Media Leadership 3 Hours
MDS 3950 Study Abroad in Media Studies 1-16 Hours
or
MDS 4300 Global Media Systems 3 Hours
or
MDS 4980 Mass Communication Internship 3-6 Hours

Mass Communication, B.A./B.S.

General Education Core Requirements: 53-55 Hours

Technical Requirements

Major Requirements Core: 30 Hours

Mass Communication Major Courses

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Electives: 22-24 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours