Mass Communication (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Mass Communication
Mass communication is the study of communicating with the masses but is also about storytelling with strategy and purpose. A degree in Mass Communication is an interdisciplinary media, storytelling and communication course of study that opens doors to a spectrum of careers, from advertising and broadcasting to public relations, journalism, and publishing.
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a broad approach to the study of mass communication institutions, processes, effects, research methods, and analysis.
Course Rotations
FRESHMAN - First semester | OFFERED | FRESHMAN - Second semester | OFFERED | |||
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ENG 1310 | Fall / Spring | ENG 1320 | Fall / Spring | |||
POSI 2310 | Fall / Spring | POSI 2320 | Fall / Spring | |||
MC 1301 | Fall | BIO 1330 | Fall / Spring | |||
MATH 1315 | Fall / Spring | MC 4381 | Fall | |||
PSY 1300 | Fall / Spring | COMM 1310 | Fall / Spring | |||
US 1100 | Fall / Spring |
SOPHOMORE - First semester | OFFERED | SOPHOMORE - Second semester | OFFERED | |||
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MC 1313 | Online | MC 3355 | Fall / Online | |||
MC 3343 | Fall / Online | SPAN 1420 | Spring | |||
SPAN 1410 | Fall | PHIL 1320 | Fall / Spring | |||
GEO 1305 | Fall / Spring | ENGL 2310 | Fall / Spring | |||
HIST 1310 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1320 | Fall / Spring |
JUNIOR - First semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |||
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MC 3360 | Online | MC 3319 | Online | |||
MU 2313 | Fall / Spring | SPAN 2320 | Spring | |||
ENGL 2320 | Fall / Spring | Minor* | Online | |||
SPAN 2310 | Fall | Minor* | Online | |||
SOCI 3307 | Online |
SENIOR - First semester | OFFERED | SENIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |||
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MC 3383 | Online | MC 4305 | Online | |||
MC 4301 | Online | MC 4342 | Online | |||
MC 3390 | Online | MC 4335 | Online | |||
Minor* | Online | Minor* | Online | |||
Minor* | Online | Minor* | Online |
☆ Diverse Career Paths
The program helps develop skills that create a strong foundation for a career in fields such as digital media, event coordination, public relations, and more.
What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication?
- Account Executive
- Business Manager
- Critic
- Information Specialist
- Newscaster
- Promotion Representative
- Assignment Editor
- Columnist
- Editor
- Media Buyer/Planner
- Producer
- Publicity Director
- Booking Agent
- Community Affairs Director
- Event Coordinator
- News Director
- Production Design
- Research Analyst
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