Bachelor of Science in Communications and Mass Media


(120 Credits)
Hybrid Modality: At least 51% online

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Communications and Mass Media is a 120 credit hour program that  prepares students to assume positions in either the mass media industry or in the media department of any company or non-profit organization. 

The program introduces students to the dynamic and multifaceted media industry with courses on photography, radio, television, film, public relations, web-based media, and animation. Students develop media literacy and production skills. The program offers courses that combine theoretical approaches with practical application of knowledge into curricula. 

The program requires students to complete a 3 hour credit internship course at a media entity chosen by the student. The purpose of the internship is for the student to apply all learning acquired in the program, develop experience and ultimately open a pathway in the media industry.

Program Learning Objectives

  1. Analyze text and media strategy to become ethical driven and media literate.
  2. Produce visual content under the framing elements of media design and current technology applications.
  3. Create scripts for radio, television, broadcasting and web based media.
  4. Generate written, spoken and electronic messages applying all theories of mass and public communication.
  5. Promote a holistic approach in every communication medium.
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Curriculum

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE COURSE TYPE TOTAL COURSE CREDIT/CLOCK HOURS
General Education 30
MAC 115 College Algebra General Education 3
ENC 134 English Composition I General Education 3
ENC 224 English Composition II General Education 3
EUH 221 Western Civilization General Education 3
PHI 225 Critical Thinking General Education 3
IHD 234 Holistic Human Development General Education 3
PHI 202 Ethics General Education 3
PCB 221 Ecology and Sustainability General Education 3
Gen. Ed Electives – 3 Credits Required
SGY 201 Sociology General Education 3
PSY 201 Psychology General Education 3
Gen. Ed Language Electives – 3 Credits Required
ITA 101 Italian I General Education 3
SPA 101 Spanish I General Education 3
POR 101 Portuguese I General Education 3
FRE 101 French I General Education 3
Core Credits 36
MMC 101 Introduction to Mass Communications and Media Literacy Core/Required 3
SPC 134 Introduction to Public Speaking Core/Required 3
MMC 224 Speaking on Radio Core/Required 3
FIL 201 Film History and Criticism Core/Required 3
MAN 223 Business Expo Core/Required 3
IHD 136 Self Empowerment Core/Required 3
MMC 324 Speaking on Television Core/Required 3
PUR 302 Public Relations Core/Required 3
RTV 324 Broadcasting Production and Editing Core/Required 3
MMC 316 Writing for the Media Core/Required 3
MMC 416 Documentaries Core/Required 3
MMC 432 Internship Core/Required 3
Recommended Electives – 54 credits required 54
ART 224 Graphic Design Elective 3
CIS 235 Microsoft Technology Applications Elective 3
IHD 138 Personality Enneagram Elective 3
MMC 234 Ethics and Mass Media Elective 3
MAR 212 Social Media Elective 3
JOU 105 Introduction to Journalism Elective 3
COM 242 Business Communication Elective 3
PGY 201 Photography Elective 3
HLP 131 Stress Management and Yoga Elective 3
MMC 326 Media Law Elective 3
RTV 402 Production Management Elective 3
ART 326 Animation Elective 3
ARH 324 History of Art Elective 3
ART 416 Webpage Design Elective 3
MAR 412 Advertising Elective 3
ART 416 Animation II Elective 3
VIC 401 Infographic Design and Data Visualization Elective 3
THE 301 Theater and Performing Arts Elective 3
HLP 221 Yoga and its Philosophy Elective 3
ART 101 Drawing Elective 3
HLP 223 Balanced Life with Tai Chi Elective 3

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