Mass Communication: Concentration in Communication Research

Mass Communication Major Requirements:

The Mass Communication major requires 40 hours in MCOM and VMP courses, distributed as follows:

I. Required core courses for the major—24 hours:

Two courses selected from:

II. Required courses outside major—none

III. Other departmental requirements:

Completion of the concentration requirements listed below.

IV. Computer and Oral competency:

Competence in the major is demonstrated through successful completion of academic and professional projects and activities. Competence is required in at least one of these areas: (1) journalism, (2) film and visual media, (3) commercial media, or (4) communication research. Specific requirements and procedures for documenting competence should be obtained from the department chair, and will include successful completion of comprehensive examinations, preparation of a portfolio of completed work, and an extracurricular transcript.Computer competency is demonstrated through successful completion of MCOM 201 . Oral competency is demonstrated through successful completion of MCOM 421 , MCOM 498 or VMP 493 , depending on chosen concentration

Concentration in Communication Research—16-17 hours:

4 hours from:

MCOM 498 - Mass Communication Research (4)