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The mass communication major is intended to provide students with an understanding of the workings of the mass media and the impact of mass communication on today's world.

General Education Requirements 56 hrs.
Departmental Requirements 56 hrs.
Required courses: COM 101, 104, 152, 200, 400, and complete one of the following: COM 432 or 457 22 hrs.
Major Core Requirements:
COM 256, 358, 411, 462, 130/330 (2)
18 hrs.
Requirements in Specialization Area
Broadcasting
COM 253, 360, 460, 464
15 hrs.
Print Journalism
COM 364, 366, 454, 458
16 hrs.
Public Relations
COM 345, 346, 347, and one of the following: COM 364, 366, 454, 458
16 hrs.
Visual Communication
Art 206 (4) Drawing I
Art 209 (4) Introduction to Color
COM 364 (4) Communication Graphics
COM 368 (4)
16 hrs.
Electives selected from other courses in the department 7-8 hrs.
Foreign Language
and Research Methods Requirement
24-32 hrs.
Electives 49-57 hrs.
Total
192 hrs.

last update September 18, 2006