Mass Communication B.A.

124 MINIMUM HOURS

36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS

31 HOURS AT UMHB

Degree Requirements

Academic Core - 63 hours

see Bachelor of Arts Degree Academic Core

 

B.A. Mass Communication Major Required Courses – 33 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

COMM 1180Communication Foundations

1

COMM 1315Introduction to Communication

3

COMM 2180Practicum in Communication

1

COMM 2320Introduction to Mass Media

3

COMM 2330Copy Editing

3

COMM 2360Introduction to Media Writing

3

COMM 2370Introduction to Public Relations

3

COMM 4340Law and Regulation of the Mass Media

3

COMM 4180Capstone Experience in Communication

1

Journalism Track

COMM 3330Photojournalism

3

COMM 3365Advanced Media Writing and Design

3

COMM 3368Broadcasting

3

COMM 4195Internship: Print Communication

1

COMM 4196Internship: Broadcasting

1

COMM 4198Internship: Online Journalism

1

Public Relations Track

COMM 3370Advanced Public Relations

3

COMM 4330Special Topics in Public Relations

3

COMM 4197Internship: Public Relations

1

COMM 4391
Upper-Level Public Relations Seminar

3

 COMM 4197 must be repeated three times for credit. COMM 4197.01, COMM 4197.02, and COMM 4197.03