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 semesterOFFEREDFRESHMAN - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 1310Fall / SpringENG 1320Fall / Spring
POSI 2310Fall / SpringPOSI 2320Fall / Spring
MC 1301FallBIO 1330Fall / Spring
MATH 1315Fall / SpringMC 4381Fall
PSY 1300Fall / SpringCOMM 1310Fall / Spring
US 1100Fall / Spring
SOPHOMORE - First semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Second semesterOFFERED
MC 1313OnlineMC 3355Fall / Online
MC 3343Fall / OnlineSPAN 1420Spring
SPAN 1410FallPHIL 1320Fall / Spring
GEO 1305Fall / SpringENGL 2310Fall / Spring
HIST 1310Fall / SpringHIST 1320Fall / Spring
JUNIOR - First semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
MC 3360OnlineMC 3319Online
MU 2313Fall / SpringSPAN 2320Spring
ENGL 2320Fall / SpringMinor*Online
SPAN 2310FallMinor*Online
SOCI 3307Online
SENIOR - First semesterOFFEREDSENIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
MC 3383OnlineMC 4305Online
MC 4301OnlineMC 4342Online
MC 3390OnlineMC 4335Online
Minor*OnlineMinor*Online
Minor*OnlineMinor*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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