As a graduate in the Mass Communication program, you’ll leave with all the skills you need to communicate effectively through a variety of channels. Not only will you be a stronger communicator, but you’ll also be a better leader. Having studied topics like interpersonal communication and cross-cultural communication, you’ll be ready to work with diverse groups of people. You’ll also be able to evaluate broadcast news writing and radio dialogue to critically think about the best way to convey your message. What’s more, you’ll examine issues within the field like building or breaking trust with an audience and analyzing why certain messages are effective.  You’ll be ready to handle challenges in the field, stand out in the workforce and lead a life full of Christian service.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Develop and present cogent, coherent, and accurate writing for general and specialized audiences;
• Communicate effectively to audiences by listening actively and responding constructively as Scripture instructs within various contexts;
• Draw from various disciplines to describe orally and in writing how existing knowledge or practice is advanced, tested, and revised in each core field studied;
• Distinguish and examine communication-related problems from a Christian perspective to better serve society;
• Cultivate appropriate organizational skills related to professionalism, work ethic, and attitude; and
• Examine the role and impact of visual communication, mass media in society, and communication media.

Curriculum

The Mass Communication Major (45 credits) is fulfilled by taking the following courses plus the 24-credit Communication Core.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Requirements 1		45
Major Requirements		45
Electives		30
Minor: Required (Minimum 18 credits)
Total Hours		120

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 For transfer students, please see the Advanced Transfer Core.

 Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Communication Core
COMM 105	Public Speaking *	3
COMM 201	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 205	Advanced Public Speaking	3
COMM 265	Journalism	3
COMM 280	Careers in Communication	3
COMM 460	Cross-Cultural Communication *	3
COMM 470	Internship	3
COMM 490	Research Seminar	3
Required Courses
Take 3 total credits of the following 2 courses:		3
COMM 191	Beacon-Newspaper (at least one credit each)
or COMM 193	WCUW-Radio
COMM 250	Intro To Mass Communication	3
COMM 321	Media Writing	3
COMM 329	Film History	3
or PHIL 371	Philosophy and Film
COMM 339	Film & Video Production	3
or COMM 351	Radio Production
Select one of the following:		3
COMM 270	Sports Journalism
COMM 347	Animation
COMM 439	Advanced Film and Video Production
Major Electives		3
Select one of the following:
COMM 333	Servant Leadership
COMM 351	Radio Production
COMM 354	Gender and Communication
PHIL 371	Philosophy and Film
Total Hours		45