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University Catalog 2014-2016 
    
University Catalog 2014-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mass Communication - Print Concentration, B.A.


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Major in Mass Communication


For degree credit, Department majors must earn a “C” or better in all of their required major courses. Mass Communication also requires majors to earn a “C” or better in the English essential core courses. Mass Communication majors are also required to pass a comprehensive examination as part of the requirement for graduation. Any student who has to repeat more than two required courses in the major, because of a grade of “D” or “F,” will be advised to change his/her major.

Concentrations in Mass Communication


Mass Communication majors take Mass Communication core courses during their freshman and sophomore years. At the end of the spring semester in the sophomore year, each major must declare an area of concentration: print, broadcasting or strategic communication/public relations. Students will follow the program for their area of concentration until they complete the  major.

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 18


Junior Year


Senior Year


Semester Hours: 15


Second Semester


Semester Hours: 15


*To complete this requirement, students may choose one of the following: Internship (MSCM 4410 ), 3 semester hours of P.R. Practicum (MSCM 2007 , MSCM 3007 , MSCM 4007 ), 3 semester hours of Newspaper Practicum (MSCM 2008, MSCM 3008 , MSCM 4008 ), or 3 semester hours of Broadcast Practicum (MSCM 2009 , MSCM 3009 , MSCM 4009 ).

Summary: Program in Mass Communication with concentration in Print


Fundamental Core: 18


English Composition (6, ENGL 1000 /ENGL 1010 , ENGL 1020 ), Mathematics (3), Natural Science (3), World Language (6)

Essential Core: 36


First Year Experience (2), African American Studies (3), Communication (3, CMST 1010  or CMST 1011H ), Fine Arts (3, MSCM 1210 ), History (3), Philosophy (6), Physical Education (1, activity course), Natural Science (3), Social Science (3), Theology (6), World Literature (3, ENGL 2010 )

Expansive Core: 6


Minor: 18


Free Electives: 6


Total Hours: 129


*Includes courses already counted in core (MSCM 1210 )

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