Minor in Mass Communication
Society is becoming more reliant on digital media each day. Students interested in developing media skills are encouraged to select a minor in Mass Communication. Coursework for the degree is designed to provide students with the ability to create digital media, strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
The Mass Communication minor requires students to complete 21 semester credit hours of coursework: the MCOM core courses plus two advanced MCOM electives appropriate to the student's interests and career path. Students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in each minor course.
All students who choose to declare a major or minor in Mass Communication or Ag/Com will be required to pass the Pearson Grammar Competency Lab with a score of 80 percent or better before they will be allowed to register for 3000 or 4000-level courses in MCOM. The lab is offered free of charge. Please visit Grammar Module for additional information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor in Mass Communication | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MCOM 1330 | Analysis of Electronic Culture Course will fulfill a component area in the core | 3 |
| MCOM 1332 | Writing For Mass Media | 3 |
| MCOM 1371 | Audio Production & Performance Course will fulfill a component area in the core | 3 |
| MCOM 2371 | TV & Film Production | 3 |
| MCOM 4371 | Mass Media Law And Ethics | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Advanced MCOM Courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Note: All Mass Communication majors and minors must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each Mass Communication course.
