University Studies (general studies) = 48 hours
http://www.semo.edu/ustudies/handbook/requirements.htm
In certain instances, specific University Studies courses are required for a mass communication degree. (additional requirements)
Core communication courses required = 16 hours
Courses required for options = 15 hours
Courses required for minors = 15-30 hours
Remaining hours required for degree are electives = 15-30 hours *
* Mass communication majors are limited to 34 hours in MC prefix courses. Of the 90 hours required outside of the major, 65 hours must be from traditional arts and sciences courses.
Communication Core Courses Required: (16 hours)
| MC101 |
Mass Communication and Society |
3 |
| MC201 |
Writing for the Mass Media |
3 |
| MC301 |
Mass Communication Theory and Research |
3 |
| MC401 |
Communication Law |
3 |
| MC402 |
Mass Communication Seminar |
1 |
MC486/
MC493-496 |
Internship/Practicum |
3 |
Courses Required for Mass Communication Options: (15 hours)
Advertising (BS)
| MC310 |
Advertising Principles |
3 |
| MC312 |
Advertising Techniques I |
3 |
| MC314 |
Advertising Techniques: Copywriting |
3 |
| MC316 |
Advertising Media |
3 |
| MC418 |
Advertising Campaigns |
3 |
Video Production (BS)
| MC351 |
Basic Television |
3 |
| MC352 |
Video Post Production |
3 |
| MC366 |
TV Directing |
3 |
| MC458 |
Advanced Video Production |
3 |
| MC467 |
Television Systems |
3 |
Journalism (BA)
| MC320 |
Reporting |
3 |
| MC322 |
Publication Editing & Production |
3 |
MC324 OR
MC426 |
Feature Writing OR
Sports Writing |
3 |
MC346 OR
MC425 |
Electronic News Gathering OR
Public Affairs Reporting |
3 |
| MC428 |
Editorial Page |
3 |
Public Relations (BS)
| MC330 |
Public Relations Principles |
3 |
| MC322 |
Publication Editing & Production |
3 |
| MC332 |
Publicity Techniques |
3 |
| MC434 |
Case Studies in Public Relations |
3 |
| MC482 |
Special Problems |
3 |
Radio (BS)
| MC340 |
Basic Radio |
3 |
| MC342 |
Radio Programming Strategies |
3 |
| MC344 |
Audio Production & Performance |
3 |
| MC346 |
Electronic Newsgathering |
3 |
| MC448 |
Radio Station Administration |
3 |
Additional Requirements:
(All of these courses fulfill a University Studies requirement.)
All communication majors must take these specific University Studies courses.
| EN140 |
Rhetoric and Critical Thinking |
3 |
| MA155 |
Statistical Reasoning |
3 |
| MC101 |
Mass Communication & Society |
3 |
| UI382 |
History of American Mass Media |
3 |
Courses required for minors in Mass Communication: (18 hours)
| MC101 |
Mass Communication & Society |
3 |
| MC401 |
Communication Law |
3 |
| UI382 |
History & Phil/Amer Mass Media |
3 |
Choose 9 hours of MC courses (6 hours must be 300-400 level. All 100 or 200 MC course prerequisites must be met but only 3 hours can be counted toward meeting minor requirements.)
Courses are updated regularly, so be sure to meet with your advisor to design your academic plan.
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