Mass Media

The Mass Media Arts Program consists of a set of required core courses with two concentration options: Journalism and Television Production. The Journalism program prepares students to pursue careers in print media as reporters, copy editors, and editors.Some graduates enter the field of public relations as media or community relations specialists, while others utilize their background to prepare for careers in law and urban studies. The Television Production program prepares students to pursue careers in Television Production and Management, as well as in the government as media specialists. Some utilize this background for careers in marketing, promotions, and sales. After completing 15 credit hours in the major, the student's progress is reviewed by Departmental advisors. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average to continue in the major. Students are encouraged to do internships related to their disciplines.

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media

Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 120

Required Core Courses for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media:

Option 1: Television Production

Select two courses from the following: 6

Mass Media Electives: 12

Students may select four 3 credit hour courses from courses in Studio Art, Theatre, English, Political Science or PRTC 225 and 226 Scanning and Computer Imaging.

Comments:

A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses.

Option 2: Journalism

Electives

Students may select four courses from the following list (12 credit hours) or see advisor for alternative selection.

Comments:

A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses. To enroll in Independent Study, the student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8.