BA/BS in Mass Communication

Major Core Requirements in Mass Communication
COM 205 Communication in a Global Age 3
COM 215 Media Writing 3
COM 243 Introduction to Media Production 3 3
COM 303W Communications Research Methods 3
COM 314 Communication Theory and the Public Interest 3
COM 400W Communication Law and Ethics 3
COM 420 Communication Capstone 4 3
COM 498 Independent Study 5 3
or COM 499 Internship
3

Fulfills computer literacy requirement.

4

Includes exit survey.

5

COM 498 can only be taken by students pursuing Option III: Communication Studies.

Journalism and Digital Media Production

Journalism & Digital Media Production Core
COM 317 Digital and Social Media 3
COM 326 Broadcast News Writing and Producing 3
COM 341 Radio Prod & Performance 3
COM 342 Television Production and Performance 3
COM 356 Advanced Reporting 3
Communications Electives
Select three courses from the following: 9
Feature Writing
Podcasting & Creative Audio
Advanced Media Production
Global Media
Media Leadership Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Communication elective at the 300/400 level
Total Hours 24

Printable Planning Sheet

All students in this area will earn a degree in Mass Communication with Journalism and Digital Media Production as the student's primary area of study.

A minor is not required, but students may select a minor to support their major course of study. Talk with your advisor or the department chair for more explanation. 

Public Relations

Public Relations Core
COM 374 Public Relations Principles and Practices 3
COM 390 Public Relations & Integrated Communications Writing 3
COM 410 Intro Layout & Design 3
COM 442 Public Relations Campaigns 3
COM 475 Crisis Management 3
COM 485 Mane Agency 3
Select 6 additional hours from the following Communication courses: 6
Advanced Layout & Design
Communication elective at the 300/400 level
Total Hours 24

Printable Planning Sheet

All students in this area will earn a degree in Mass Communication with Public Relations as the student's primary area of study.

A minor is not required, but students may select a minor to support their major course of study. Talk with your advisor or the department chair for more explanation. 

Communication Studies

COM 221 Communication In Everyday Life 3
COM 306 Communicating to Improve Relationships 3
COM 308 Nonverbal Communication 3
COM 401 Communication and Health 3
COM 404 Communicating to Resolve Conflict 3
Select nine additional hours from the following: 9
Group Communication
Communication and Gender
Persuasion
Communicating Across Cultures
Organizational Communcation
Communication elective at the 300/400 level
Total Hours 24

Printable Planning Sheet

All students in this area will earn a degree in Mass Communication with Communication Studies as the student's primary area of study.

A minor is not required, but students may select a minor to support their major course of study. Talk with your advisor or the department chair for more explanation. 

A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for all COM courses taken by Communication majors and minors.

For course descriptions, please see the most recent UNA Undergraduate Catalog

Approved AS/LA Course List

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