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2023 - 2025 Voorhees University Catalog

Mass Communication, B.A.

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The goals of the Mass Communications major are to:

Aid and assist students to fully comprehend the nature and scope of mass media and its impact on a changing society;
Prepare graduates who are independent professional communicators capable of growing and changing to meet the demands of a global society.
Serve the University and community by providing knowledge and expertise in the area.

Program Student Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate proficiency in Mass Communication knowledge and skills.
Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications professions.
Communicate appropriately and accurately in forms and styles applicable to the communications professions, diverse audiences, and the purposes they serve.
Apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information.

The Major in Mass Communication Requires:

General Education Requirement Courses: 44 credit hours
Mass Communication Core Requirements: 28 credit hours
Mass Communication Interdisciplinary Elective Courses: 42 credit hours
Mass Communication Free Electives: 6 credit hours
TOTAL: 120

Requirements

A minimum of 120 hours are needed to graduate

Analysis and Communication (9 Hrs.)

ENG 131 - Ideas and Their Expressions I Credits: 3
ENG 132 - Ideas and Their Expressions II Credits: 3
SPH 130 - Introduction to Communication
OR
SPH 231 - Public Speaking
EPE English Proficiency

Quantitative Literacy (3 Hrs.)

MATH 121 - & Lab. Concepts of Basic Mathematics I Credits: 3
OR
MATH 131 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Information Technology (3 Hrs.)

CMP 130 - Computer Concepts Credits: 3

Natural Sciences (4 Hrs.)

(select one)

BIO 130 - General Biology & Lab Credits: 4
PHYS 130 - & Lab. Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
CHEM 141 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

Mass Communication Core (28 Hrs.)

MCR 330 - New Writing and Reporting Credits: 3
MCP 239 - Writing for the Mass Media Credits: 3
MCM 339 - Media Law
MCM 430 - Media Research and Theory Credits: 3
MCM 431 - Senior Seminar I
MCM 432 - Senior Seminar II
MCM 462 - Internship Credits: 3
MCJ 337 - Media Ethics
MCM 230 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3

Interdisciplinary (42 Hrs.)

MCJ 334 - Investigative Reporting Credits: 3
MCJ 336 - Interviewing Credits: 3
MCJ 435 - Feature Article Writing Credits: 3
MCJ 437 - Critical Editorial Writing Credits: 3
MCM 232 - History of Broadcasting Credits: 3
MCR 230 - Introduction to Radio Credits: 3
MCR 331 - News Editing Credits: 3
MCR 332 - Digital Photography Credits: 3
MCR 333 - Radio Announcing Credits: 3
MCR 334 - Radio Production Credits: 3
MCR 336 - Radio Practicum Credits: 3
MCR 339 - Audio Production Credits: 3
MCP 332 - Advertising/Copyrighting Credits: 3
MCP 432 - Public Relations Research Credits: 3
MCR 430 - Marketing and Sales
MKT 331 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
MGT 331 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
MCR 434 - Electronic News Gathering Credits: 3
MCP 231 - Mass Communication and Society Credits: 3
MKT 332 - Principles of Advertising Credits: 3
SPCH 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Free Electives (6 Hrs.)

Choose any courses

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

Freshman Year

1st Semester

ENG 131 - Ideas and Their Expressions I Credits: 3
MATH 121 - & Lab. Concepts of Basic Mathematics I Credits: 3
OR
MATH 131 - College Algebra Credits: 3
PE 120 - Introduction to Physical Education Credits: 2
OR
HSC 231 - Introduction to Health Education Credits: 3
CMP 130 - Computer Concepts Credits: 3
CP 120 - Career Pathways I - Freshman Experience I Credits: 2

Select One:

BIO 130 - General Biology & Lab Credits: 4
PHYS 130 - & Lab. Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
CHEM 141 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

Total: 17

2nd Semester

ENG 132 - Ideas and Their Expressions II Credits: 3
SPAN 131 - Elementary Spanish Credits: 3
OR
FREN 131 - Elementary French I Credits: 3
SPCH 130 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
OR
SPCH 231 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
HIST 133 - World History Survey I Credits: 3 (GI ELECTIVE)
CP 121 - Career Pathways II - Freshman Experience II Credits: 2

Select One:

REL 231 - The Bible as Literature Credits: 3
REL 232 - Life and Teaching of Jesus Credits: 3
REL 233 - Comparative Religion Credits: 3

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

3rd Semester

MCM 235 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: 3
HIST 234 - American and African American History I Credits: 3
OR
AAS 230 - Intro to African American Studies Credits: 3
FREE ELECTIVE Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 1 Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 2 Credits: 3
CP 201 - Career Pathways I - Sophomore Experience I Credits: 2

Total: 17

4th Semester

GI ELECTIVE Credits: 3 (see chart)
MCP 239 - Writing for the Mass Media Credits: 3
MCM 230 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 3 Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 4 Credits: 3
CP 202 - Career Pathways II- Sophomore Experience II Credits: 2

Total: 17

Junior Year

5th Semester

IDE ELECTIVE 5 Credits: 3
MCJ 337 - Media Ethics Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 6 Credits: 3
MCR 330 - New Writing and Reporting Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE Credits: 3

Total: 15

6th Semester

MCP 339 - Media Law & Ethics Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 7 Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 8 Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 9 Credits: 3
FREE ELECTIVE Credits: 3

Total: 15

Senior Year

7th Semester

IDE ELECTIVE 10 Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 11 Credits: 3
MCM 431 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 1
MCM 430 - Media Research and Theory Credits: 3
IDE ELECTIVE 12 Credits: 3

Mass Communication, B.A.

The goals of the Mass Communications major are to:

Program Student Outcomes:

The Major in Mass Communication Requires:

Requirements

Analysis and Communication (9 Hrs.)

Quantitative Literacy (3 Hrs.)

Information Technology (3 Hrs.)

Natural Sciences (4 Hrs.)

Health and Wellness (2 Hrs.)

GI Electives (15 Hrs)

Personal and Career Development (8 Hrs.)

Mass Communication Core (28 Hrs.)

Interdisciplinary (42 Hrs.)

Free Electives (6 Hrs.)

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

Freshman Year

1st Semester

Select One:

Total: 17

2nd Semester

Select One:

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

3rd Semester

Total: 17

4th Semester

Total: 17

Junior Year

5th Semester

Total: 15

6th Semester

Total: 15

Senior Year

7th Semester

Total: 16

8th Semester

Total: 14

Total Credit Hours: 120