Mass Communication Major, A.S.

Program Overview

This Associate's degree program in Mass Communication provides a comprehensive foundation in media and communication principles. Students will develop skills in reporting, writing, editing, and media production through required courses and elective options. The program prepares graduates for careers in journalism, public relations, advertising, and other media-related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• General Education for Associate Degrees: 20 Hours
• Required Courses: 34 Hours
• MAC 140 - Introduction to Communication (3 credits)
• MAC 175 - Introduction to Broadcast (3 credits)
• MAC 210 - Mass Media and Society (3 credits)
• MAC 240 - Reporting and Newswriting (3 credits)
• MAC 245 - Copyediting (3 credits)
• MAC 300 - Social Media (3 credits)
• MAC 330 - Photojournalism (3 credits)
• MAC 345 - Mass Media Ethics (3 credits)
• MAC 365 - Public Relations (3 credits)
• MAC 370 - Media Advertising (3 credits)
• MAC 386 - Practicum (1-3 credits)
• MAC 405 - Mass Media Law (3 credits)
• Mass Communication Electives: 9 Hours
• FLM 250 - Film Appreciation (3 credits)
• MAC 120 - Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)
• MAC 275 - Broadcast Newswriting (3 credits)
• MAC 371 - Writing for Public Relations (3 credits)
• MAC 375 - Digital Media Production (3 credits)
• MAC 380 - Special Topics (3 credits)
• MAC 421 - Advanced Photojournalism (3 credits)
• MAC 440 - Advanced Reporting and Newswriting (3 credits)
• MAC 465 - Graphic Design for Mass Media (3 credits)