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Mass Communication, B.S.
A minimum of 18 hours of Mass Communication credit hours must be taken at Texas 野狼社区 University.
General Education Curriculum (36)
For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the listed in this catalog.
is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.
Some courses listed in program 鈥淢ajor Requirements鈥� or 鈥淩equired Related Courses鈥� (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.
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Language Literacy (12)
English
| Composition I | 3 Credits | |
| Composition II | 3 Credits |
one of the following courses:
| Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 Credits | |
| Exploring American Lit | 3 Credits | |
| Exploring World Lit | 3 Credits | |
| Exploring British Lit | 3 Credits |
Speech (3)
听| Fund of Speech | 3 Credits |
Analytic Literacy (7)
听Mathematics (3)
, (if allowable by major), or any math course with or or higher as a prerequisite.
Note: is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education. is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Science (4)
Choose 1 of the following courses with accompanying lab:
| Fundamentals of Science | 4 Credits | |
| Contemporary Biology | 4 Credits | |
| Animal Life | 4 Credits | |
| Plants & Human Affairs | 4 Credits | |
| Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics | 4 Credits | |
| Introduction to Biology I | 4 Credits | |
| Local Spring Flora | 4 Credits | |
| Cats, Chromosomes & Codons | 4 Credits | |
| Exploring Human Biology | 4 Credits | |
| Introduction to Biology II | 4 Credits | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits | |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits | |
| Nature of Physical Science | 4 Credits | |
| Physical Science & Environment | 4 Credits | |
| Forensic Science I | 4 Credits | |
| General Chemistry I | 4 Credits | |
| General Chemistry II | 4 Credits | |
| Chemistry in Context | 4 Credits | |
| Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits | |
| University Physics I | 4 Credits | |
| University Physics II | 4 Credits | |
| Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 Credits |
Cultural Literacy (9)
| Fundamentals of Modern American History | 3 Credits |
Choose (3) hours from one of the following:
FAR, MUS, or THA
Choose (3) hours from any of the following:
| Introduction to Jewish Scriptures | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to Comparative Religions | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to Interfaith Leadership | 3 Credits |
Social Literacy (8)
| Basic Concepts of Wellness | 2 Credits |
Choose any two of the following courses with at least two different academic areas represented:
| Introduction to Business | 3 Credits | |
| Principles of Economics I | 3 Credits | |
| Personal Finance | 3 Credits | |
| World Geography | 3 Credits | |
| Human Geography | 3 Credits | |
| The Human Experience I | 3 Credits | |
| The Human Prospect | 3 Credits | |
| Introduction to International Studies | 3 Credits | |
| Mass Media & Society | 3 Credits | |
| American Government I | 3 Credits | |
| General Psychology | 3 Credits | |
| Psychology of Everyday Life | 3 Credits | |
| Social Justice | 3 Credits | |
| Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits | |
| Intro to Sociology | 3 Credits | |
| Social Problems | 3 Credits | |
| Minority Groups | 3 Credits | |
| Hon Sem Social Literacy | 3 Credits | |
| Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative | 3 Credits |
Required Related Courses
English
| Advanced Writing | 3 Credits | |
| or | ||
| Advanced Grammar, Style & Editing | 3 Credits |
Major Requirements
Mass Communication
| Mass Media & Society | 3 Credits | |
| Writing Across Media | 3 Credits | |
| Practicum | 3 Credits | |
| Digital Production | 3 Credits | |
| Integrated Media Reporting | 3 Credits | |
| Feature Writing and Production | 3 Credits | |
| Digital Design and Editing | 3 Credits | |
| Internship | 3 Credits | |
| Communication Laws & Ethics | 3 Credits | |
| Intl & Intercultural Communica | 3 Credits |
** may be used to satisfy the GEC
choose three of the following:
| Practicum | 3 Credits | |
| Mobile Production | 3 Credits | |
| Advanced Digital Production | 3 Credits | |
| Advertising Copywriting | 3 Credits | |
| Survey of Public Relations | 3 Credits | |
| Internship | 3 Credits | |
| Public Relations Campaigns | 3 Credits |
, : may repeat for maximum of 6 hours
Electives
Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program.