Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mass Communication: Multiplatform Journalism
Multiplatform Journalism
The Multiplatform Journalism concentration empowers students to craft news content on a variety of media platforms with efficiency and expedience. Students develop traditional reporting and interviewing skills, writing and copy editing proficiencies, and expertise with photography, audio recording, and video recording. Publication across platforms, including student-created websites and diverse social media, is also emphasized.
Requirements
All students who choose to declare a major or minor in Mass Communication or Agricultural Communication (AGCO) will be required to pass the Grammar Module with a score of 80 percent or better before they will be allowed to register for 3000 or 4000-level courses in MCFL, MCJR, MCOM, MCPA, or MCPD. The lab is offered free of charge. Please visit Grammar Module for additional information.
Students choosing to major or minor in MCOM or Agricultural Communication (AGCO) must receive a grade of C or better in MCFL, MCJR, MCOM, MCPA, and MCPD coursework.
All undergraduate students at SHSU are required to complete at least six hours of writing enhanced courses within the discipline, of which three hours must be advanced.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mass Communication: Multi-Platform Journalism | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 4, 5 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Introduction To Economics | ||
| Principles Of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles Of Microeconomics | ||
| Foreign Language: WOLC 1411, WOLC 1412, WOLC 2311, WOLC 2312 2 | 14 | |
| PHIL 2306 | Contemporary Moral Issues 4 | 3 |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| MCOM 1130 | Media Literacy 5 | 1 |
| MCOM 1330 | Media, Culture and Society (Writing Enhanced) | 3 |
| MCOM 1332 | Writing For Mass Media (Writing Enhanced) | 3 |
| MCOM 2371 | TV & Film Production | 3 |
| MCOM 3026 | Media Practicum | 1 |
| MCOM 4371 | Mass Media Law And Ethics (Writing Enhanced) | 3 |
| Major: Required | 18 | |
| Audio Production & Performance | ||
| News Reporting | ||
| Broadcast Journalism Writing | ||
| Editing News Copy | ||
| Investigative Reporting | ||
| Mobile & Social Reporting | ||
| Major: Prescribed Electives (Concentration) | 15 | |
| Single Cam & Non-Linear Edit I | ||
| Field & Studio Audio Recording | ||
| Specialized Writing | ||
| Spanish-Language Broadcasting | ||
| Broadcast Performance | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Designing and Producing Scholastic Media | ||
| TV News Producing | ||
| Reporting Sports Journalism | ||
| Special Topic (Limited to 3 SCH) | ||
| Professional Internship | ||
| Studio Production | ||
| Multi-Camera Field Production | ||
| Advanced Audio Production | ||
| Major: Prescribed Electives (Analytical) | 3 | |
| Media Criticism | ||
| Social Implications of Media | ||
| Independent Study (Limited to 3 SCH) | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Audience Research & Analysis | ||
| Media Programming | ||
| Select Option A or B 6 | 18 | |
| Minor: Not Required 7,8 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Four courses required in one language. Foreign Language Course WOLC 2311 or WOLC 2312 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as a portion of the Mass Communication Foreign Language requirement.
- 3
ECON 2300, ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) as well as a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 4
PHIL 2306 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) as well as a degree specific requirement for mass communication.
- 5
MCOM 1130 satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) as well as the major.
- 6
Select from Option A or Option B. Option A consists of 18 credits in one Subject Area, 12 of which are Upper Level courses. Option B consists of 18 credits in Business, 12 of which are Upper Level Courses. The remaining courses for both Options are referred to as Lower Level.
- 7
- A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
- 8
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
All Mass Communication majors and minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in each Mass Communication course.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| MCOM 1330 (Writing Enhanced) | 3 | MCOM 1332 (Writing Enhanced) | 3 |
| MCOM 1371 | 3 | MCOM 2371 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area V | 3 |
| MCJR 2362 | 3 | ECON 2300, 2301, or 23026 | 3 |
| MCOM 11303 | 1 | MCJR 3361 | 3 |
| POLS 23054 | 3 | POLS 23064 | 3 |
| WOLC 14115 | 4 | WOLC 14125 | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MCJR 3364 | 3 | Option A or B: Lower Level7 | 3 |
| Option A or B: Lower Level7 | 3 | Option A or B: Upper Level7 | 3 |
| Prescribed Electives (Concentration)8 | 6 | Prescribed Electives (Concentration)8 | 3 |
| WOLC 23115 | 3 | PHIL 23069 | 3 |
| WOLC 23125 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MCOM 3026 | 1 | MCOM 4371 | 3 |
| Option A or B: Upper Level7 | 3 | Option A or B: Upper Level7 | 3 |
| MCJR 4364 | 3 | Prescribed Electives (Concentration)8 | 6 |
| MCJR 4365 | 3 | Prescribed Electives (Analytical)10 | 3 |
| Option A or B: Upper Level7 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 3
MCOM 1130 satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option) as well as the major.
- 4
Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 5
Four courses required in one language. Foreign Language course WOLC 2311 or WOLC 2312 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for the Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) as well as a portion of the Mass Communication Foreign Language requirement.
- 6
ECON 2300, ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) as well as a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 7
See Prescribed Electives (Concentration) course list below.
- 8
Select from Option A or Option B. Option A consists of 18 credits in one Subject Area, 12 of which are Upper Level courses. Option B consists of 18 credits in Business, 12 of which are Upper Level Courses. The remaining courses for both Options are referred to as Lower Level.
- 9
PHIL 2306 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for the Component Area IX (Component Area Option) as well as a Degree Specific requirement for Mass Communication.
- 10
See Prescribed Electives (Analytical) course list below.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
All Mass Communication majors and minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in each Mass Communication course.
A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so additional semester credits hours will be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
All minors can be paired with this degree program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Electives (Concentration) 7 | 15 | |
| MCFL 3372 | Single Cam & Non-Linear Edit I | 3 |
| MCFL 3376 | Field & Studio Audio Recording | 3 |
| MCJR 3360 | Specialized Writing | 3 |
| MCJR 3363 | Spanish-Language Broadcasting | 3 |
| MCJR 3365 | Broadcast Performance | 3 |
| MCJR 3366 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| MCJR 3369 | Designing and Producing Scholastic Media | 3 |
| MCJR 4361 | TV News Producing | 3 |
| MCJR 4367 | Reporting Sports Journalism | 3 |
| MCOM 4022 | Special Topic | 3 |
| MCOM 4398 | Professional Internship | 3 |
| MCPD 3373 | Studio Production | 3 |
| MCPD 3379 | Multi-Camera Field Production | 3 |
| MCPD 4376 | Advanced Audio Production | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Electives (Analytical) 10 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| MCJR 3362 | Media Criticism | 3 |
| MCJR 4366 | Social Implications of Media | 3 |
| MCOM 4099 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| MCOM 4393 | Global Media | 3 |
| MCPA 4383 | Audience Research & Analysis | 3 |
| MCPD 3370 | Media Programming | 3 |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Mass Communication: Multiplatform Journalism is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Demonstrate strong oral, aural, and written communication skills.
- Utilize leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
- Conduct the collection, analysis, and management of digital data.
- Conceptualize and produce original and creative media.
- Produce media for social and digital platforms.
