Mass Communication Major - Broadcast and Digital Media Emphasis, B.S. or B.A.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in broadcast journalism, covering essential topics such as reporting, newswriting, editing, and digital media production. Students complete required courses in these areas, along with an elective of their choice, and gain practical experience through an internship. The program prepares graduates for careers in broadcast news, media management, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses: (34 Hours)
• 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 275 - Broadcast Newswriting (3 Credits)
• MAC 336 - Editing Practice and Theory (3 Credits)
• MAC 345 - Mass Media Ethics (3 Credits)
• MAC 375 - Digital Media Production (3 Credits)
• MAC 405 - Mass Media Law (3 Credits)
• MAC 451 - Internship (3 Credits)
• MAC 475 - Television News Production (3 Credits)
• MAC 490 - Senior Portfolio (1 Credit)
• Elective: (3 Hours)
• Choose one course from the following list:
• MAC 300 - Social Media (3 Credits)
• MAC 310 - Gender and Diversity in Media (3 Credits)
• MAC 330 - Photojournalism (3 Credits)
• MAC 386 - Practicum (1-3 Credits)