Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications
The B.A. in Mass Communications undergraduate degree requires 124 total credit hours for completion. Of those, 36 hours must be courses in the major.
Departmental Requirements
Courses in the major must include:
- MCOM 1103: Introduction to Mass Communications
- MCOM 1213: Mass Media Writing
- MCOM 3013: Mass Communications Research Strategies and Skills
- MCOM 4213: Legal and Ethical Principles of Mass Media
- MCOM 4313: Senior Seminar and Portfolio Assessment
Mass Communications majors must complete additional hours in their chosen discipline:
- Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production
- Strategic Communications
Students wishing to study Mass Communications along with another degree can either double major or declare a Mass Communications minor, which is 18 credit hours.
Strategic Communications
Track Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MCOM 2203 | Principles of Advertising |
| MCOM 2313 | Principles of Public Relations |
| MCOM 3613 | Strategic Communications Writing |
| MCOM 3813 | Strategic Communications Planning |
| MCOM 4013 | Strategic Communications Campaigns |
Electives
Two electives (6 hours), 3000 level or above, in the Mass Communications (MCOM) department.
Multimedia Journalism & Broadcast Production
Sequence Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MCOM 2003 | Multimedia News Reporting |
| MCOM 2343 | TV Studio Production I |
| MCOM 2443 | TV Field Production |
| MCOM 3313 | News Editing |
Electives
Three electives (9 hours), 3000 level or above, in the Mass Communications (MCOM) department. At least one of these electives must be 4000 level.
You Qualify for Financial Aid
If you have a 3.0 GPA or higher, you may qualify for Academic Scholarships from $8,000–$13,000 per year.