Mass Communications-Digital Broadcast Production Concentration, 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.

Mass Communications - Digital Broadcast Production Concentration = 120 Hours

Freshman Year

First Semester

EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE ^*
MAT 131 - Liberal Arts Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE ^*
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours
SC 101 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 Credit Hours
MC 151 - Intro to Mass Communications 3 Credit Hours
MC 160 - Practicum I 1 Credit Hour

Total: 16 Hours

Second Semester

EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MC 110 Introduction to Writing for Media 3 Credits
MAT 132 - College Mathematics 3 Credit Hours ^GE
Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits
Faith and Wellness Awareness ^GE3 Credits

Total: 15 Hours

Sophomore Year

First Semester

MC 250 - Introduction to Journalism 3 Credit Hours
MC 252 - Intro to Broadcast Production 3 Credit Hours
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours ^GE
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
MC 260 - Practicum II 1 Credit Hour
MC 385 Writing for Electronic Media 3 Credits

Total: 16 Hours

Second Semester

MC 251 - Desktop Publishing 3 Credit Hours
MC 253 - Introduction to Public Relations 3 Credit Hours
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
MC XXX Film Analysis 3 Credits

Total: 15 Hours

Junior Year

First Semester

MC XXX Film & TV Editing 3 Credits
MC 310 - Announcing 3 Credit Hours
MC 352 - Radio Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 354 - Television Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 356 - Broadcast Programming 3 Credit Hours
MC 360 - Practicum III 1 Credit Hour

Total: 16 Hours

Second Semester

MC 315 Media & Communication Jr. Research 3 Credits
MC 355 - Advanced Television Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 361 - Communications Graphics 3 Credit Hours
MC 366 - Advanced Radio Production 3 Credit Hours
MC 375 Communication Strategies for Social Media 3 Credits

Total: 15 Hours

Senior Year

First Semester

MC 356 - Broadcast Programming 3 Credit Hours
MC XXX Podcast Production and Distribution 3 Credits
MC XXX Sports Production 3 Credits
MC XXX Web Design and Development 3 Credits
MC 499 - Senior Seminar in Mass Communication 3 Credit Hours

Total: 15 Hours

Second Semester

MC 431 - Communications Law & Ethics 3 Credit Hours
MC 470 - Special Topics in Mass Communications 3 Credit Hours
MC 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours

Total: 12 Hours

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.