Mass Communication: Concentration in Journalism

I. Required core courses for the major—22 hours:

• MCOM 104 - Media, Ethics and Society (3)
• MCOM 201 - Newswriting (4)
• MCOM 490 - Mass Communication Law and Ethics (3)
• MCOM 492 - Mass Communication Theories (3)
• VMP 205 - Basic Video Production (3)

II. Required courses outside major—none

III. Other departmental requirements:

Completion of the concentration requirements listed below.

IV. Competencies:

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, or (3) commercial media. Specific requirements and procedures for documenting competence in the major should be obtained from the department chair, and will include successful completion of comprehensive examinations, preparation of a portfolio of completed work, and a co-curricular transcript. Computer competency is demonstrated through successful completion of MCOM 201 . Oral competency is demonstrated through successful completion of MCOM 421 , MCOM 497 , or VMP 493 , depending on chosen concentration.