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.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Technical Requirements

(Hours Counted in BELL Core)

MDS 1500 Mass Media and Society 3 Hours

Major Requirements Core: 30 Hours

Media Studies Common Core: 9 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.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Technical Requirements

Major Requirements Core: 30 Hours

Media Studies Common Core: 9 Hours

Mass Communication Major Courses

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

General Electives: 27 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours