Mass Communications, B.A.

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The study of Mass Communications is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in television, radio, print (newspapers, magazines, etc.), corporate communications, public relations and advertising. Mass Communications majors are expected to be actively involved in one or more of the following activities: Vision Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, National Association of Black Journalists, and Voice of the Wildcats, UniverCity magazine, WBCCAM, WRWS-LPFM, or WM&G-TV.

Major Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 120 Hours, including the General Education program.

Course Requirements

Note: Please refer to the vertical curriculum for additional course requirements.

Mass Communications : Total Semester Hours=120

Freshman Year

First Semester

FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 131 - Liberal Arts Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours
MC 140 - Mass Communications Seminar 3 Credit Hours
PCA 180 - Professional Seminar
ES 130 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 Credit Hours
PE 113 - Health and Wellness 1 Credit Hour

Total: 15

Second Semester

FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 132 - College Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BI 131 - General Biology 3 Credit Hours ^GE
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MC 151 - Intro to Mass Communications 3 Credit Hours
PCA 180 - Professional Seminar

Total: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

SS 245 - Interdisciplinary Social Science 3 Credit Hours
ML_ 131 - Modern Language I 3 Credit Hours
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 2 Credit Hours ^GE
MC 240 - Sophomore Practicum 1 Credit Hour
MC 250 - Introduction to Journalism 3 Credit Hours
MC 252 - Intro to Broadcast Production 3 Credit Hours
PCA 280 - Professional Seminar

Total: 15

Second Semester

ML_ 132 - Modern Language II 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 230 - Ethics 2 Credit Hours
FC 280 - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership 1 Credit Hour
PCA 280- Professional Seminar
HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities 3 Credit Hours
MC Emphasis Elective
CS 132 - Computer Applications 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC 340 - Junior Practicum 1 Credit Hour
MC 361 - Communications Graphics 3 Credit Hours
PCA 380 - Professional Seminar

Total: 16

Second Semester

MC 350 - Mass Media Research 3 Credit Hours
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship ^GE
PCA 380 - Professional Seminar

Total: 16

Senior Year

First Semester

MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC - Emphasis Elective
MC 499 - Senior Seminar in Mass Communication 3 Credit Hours
PCA 480 - Professional Seminar

Total: 15

Second Semester

MC 431 - Communications Law 3 Credit Hours
MC 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
MC - Major Elective

Total: 12

Notes:

GE = General Education Courses

* Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHlNG BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 - Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 - Basic Military Science and MYL 104L - Basic Military Science Laboratory . (ROTC)