Mass Communication Major (725)

The major in mass communication offers students the opportunity to acquire a broad, flexible, interdisciplinary liberal arts education which is aimed at a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of mass communication in society. For this reason, the major is unique in the School of Journalism and Broadcasting, in that it is not a specialized professional program. The mass communication major emphasizes critical thinking about the role of mass media in society. Graduates seek a wide variety of careers and post graduate work.

The major in Mass Communication (reference number 725) requires 36 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. A minor or second major from outside the School of Journalism and Broadcasting, Film Studies and Communication Studies is required. The major is comprised of 18 hours of required courses and 18 hours of elective courses chosen in consultation with the student’s departmental advisor, within designated areas.

One-half of the hours in the mass communication major must be at the 300- or 400-level. No course with a grade of "D" or below may be counted toward this major.

Admission Requirements (effective 8/02)

Prospective majors may take no more than 18 hours in the major before admission.
Students must meet the following requirements before admission to the major:

1. Completion of BCOM 185, BCOM 201 or JOUR 201, and BCOM 300 with a minimum grade of “C”;

2. Completion of 48 credit hours of course work applicable to the baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall grade point average of

3. Required courses include COMM 145 or 161 (161 preferred), HIST 119 or 120, the general education math requirement, and ENG 100 with at least a “C”

Required Core Courses -- 18 hours (Pre-requisites are in parenthesis)

Elective Areas -- 18 hours (Pre-requisites are in parenthesis)

The following courses are required in general education:
ECON 150 or ECON 202 or ECON 203 (Category C), PS 110 (Category C).

Mass Communication Major Elective Areas (18 hours) -- Choose six courses representing at least four areas. (web update 8/07)

Aesthetic

Cultural

Commerce

Government

Media and Society

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