Mass Communication, Bachelor of Arts
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 5 | ||
| COMM 2000 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| COMM 2010 | Survey of Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2025 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| COMM 2035 | Fundamental Web and Graphics Design | 3 |
| Modern Languages | ||
| Select 6 semester hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Requirements for the Major | ||
| COMM 3110 | Communication Research 2 | 3 |
| COMM 3120 | Media Aesthetics and Criticism | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | Fundamentals of Visual Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3320 | Fundamentals of Audio Production | 3 |
| COMM 3445 | Fundamentals of Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 4160 | Media Programming & Management | 3 |
| COMM 4510 | Media Seminar | 3 |
| COMM 4570 | Internship | 3 |
| Mass Communication Electives 2, 3 | ||
| Select 9 semester hours from 3000 Level Courses | 9 | |
| History of the Media | ||
| Foundations of Strategic Communication | ||
| African American Images in the Media | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | ||
| Media Advertising and Sales | ||
| Sports Communication | ||
| Select 9 semester hours from 4000 Level Courses | 9 | |
| Communication Law | ||
| Advanced Video Production | ||
| Philosophy and Ethics of Communication | ||
| Theories and Strategies in Emerging Media 3 | ||
| Radio Programming and Production | ||
| Narrative Film Making | ||
| By permission of the Department Chair only. May substitute for courses in 4000 section only | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Directed Minor or Expanded Electives 1 | 18 | |
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 4 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
Options:
- Enroll in a minor of 15-18 credit hours from another discipline. If the minor is less than 18 hours, the remaining hours must be completed with electives (see next bullet for details).
- COMM courses that are not part of this major/concentration or courses from another academic program. Courses meeting this requirement must be 2000-level or higher.
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The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program. International Media Research (COMM 3280) may substitute for Communication Research (COMM 3110) or a course in the Requirements for the Major section.
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The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program. Cases on Emerging Media (COMM 4280) may substitute for Theories and Strategies in Emerging Media (COMM 4205) or a course in Requirements for the Major section.
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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
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A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| Field of Study 5 | ||
| COMM 2000 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| COMM 2010 | Survey of Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2025 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| COMM 2035 | Fundamental Web and Graphics Design | 3 |
| Modern Languages | ||
| Select 6 semester hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Requirements for the Major | ||
| COMM 3110 | Communication Research 2 | 3 |
| COMM 3160 | Foundations of Strategic Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3205 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 3210 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 4140 | Philosophy and Ethics of Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4205 | Theories and Strategies in Emerging Media 3 | 3 |
| COMM 4510 | Media Seminar | 3 |
| COMM 4570 | Internship | 3 |
| Mass Communication Electives 2, 3 | ||
| Select 3 courses from the following | 9 | |
| African American Images in the Media | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | ||
| Fundamentals of Visual Communication | ||
| Media Advertising and Sales | ||
| Sports Communication | ||
| Select 9 semester hours from the following | 9 | |
| PR Cases & Campaigns | ||
| PR Management & Administration | ||
| Audience Analysis | ||
| Crisis Communication | ||
| Brand Journalism | ||
| International Strategic Communication | ||
| By permission of the Department Chair only. May substitute for courses in 4000 section only. | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Directed Minor or Expanded Electives 1 | 18 | |
| First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
| ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
| HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 4 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 123 | |
- 1
Options:
- Enroll in a minor of 15-18 credit hours from another discipline. If the minor is less than 18 hours, the remaining hours must be completed with electives (see next bullet for details).
- COMM courses that are not part of this major/concentration or courses from another academic program. Courses meeting this requirement must be 2000-level or higher.
- 2
The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program. International Media Research (COMM 3280) may substitute for Communication Research (COMM 3110) or a course in the Requirements for the Major section.
- 3
The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program. Cases on Emerging Media (COMM 4280) may substitute for Theories and Strategies in Emerging Media (COMM 4205) or a course in the Requirements for the Major section.
- 4
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
- 5
A grade of C or better is required for the field of study.