Department of Mass Communications and Digital Technology

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A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Total credits include at least 48 credit hours of General Education courses. Additional courses may be required to build fundamental concepts. A candidate must earn the grade of “C” or better in all major courses.

Department of Mass Communications and Digital Technology Purpose:

The Department of Mass Communications and Digital Technology acquaints the student with the structure, purposes, and procedures found in the field of mass communications. Attention is given to theoretical foundations, hands-on application, experiential learning, and developing new media environment skills and hands-on experience. Video production facilities include a TV studio and control room, portable video cameras, and digital editing software. An online-student newspaper, The Bear Facts, gives students the opportunity to gain practical reporting and writing experience. The major is based on a 13-course curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Programs

• Mass Communications, BA

Courses

• COM 300 Empowered Speech (3)

• COM 305 Communication and Conflict 3
• MCO 175 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 176 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 201 Introduction to Mass Media (3)
• MCO 210 Reporting & Writing (3)
• MCO 222 Audio Production I (3)
• MCO 223 Video Production and Theory (3)
• MCO 231 Multimedia Convergence (3)
• MCO 250 History of Journalism and Mass Communications (3)
• MCO 275 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 276 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 312 Communication Theory and Research (3)
• MCO 320 Media Writing (3)
• MCO 325 Mass Media Law (3)
• MCO 326 Television and Video Production (3)
• MCO 329 Audio Production II (3)
• MCO 331 Web and Desktop Design (3)
• MCO 341 Multicultural Media (3)
• MCO 350 Public Relations Writing (3)
• MCO 363 Broadcast Announcing (3)
• MCO 375 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 376 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 415 Film Criticism (3)
• MCO 421 Advanced Practicum (Capstone) (3)
• MCO 423 Film Production (3)
• MCO 431 Feature Writing (3)
• MCO 435 Media Management (3)
• MCO 450 Digital Storytelling (3)
• MCO 460 Social Media (3)
• MCO 475 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 476 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 481 Mass Communications Seminar (3)
• MCO 485 Internship in Communication (3-6)
• MCO 486 Internship in Communication (3-6)

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