The Mass Communication Department offers three degree programs:

• Broadcast Journalism
• Print Journalism
• Public Relations

 

COURSES

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Core (required of all majors)

• MACO 101 – Survey of Mass Communication
• MACO 251 – News Writing
• MACO 321 – Information Technology for Mass Communication
• MACO 355 – History and Principles of Mass Communication
• MACO 370 – Mass Communication Law and Ethics

 

Broadcast Journalism

• MACO 271 – Broadcast News Writing
• MACO 361 – Television Production
• MACO 362 – Television Workshop
• MACO 401 – Broadcast Journalism
• MACO 402 – Broadcast Journalism Workshop (capstone course)

 

Print Journalism

• MACO 252 – Advanced News Writing
• MACO 322 – Publication Design for Mass Communication
• MACO 326 – News Editing
• MACO 451 – Feature Writing
• MACO 455 – Public Affairs Reporting (capstone course)

 

Public Relations

• MACO 252 – Advanced News Writing
• MACO 322 – Publication Design for Mass Communication
• MACO 330 – Public Relations
• MACO 340 – Public Relations Practice and Case Studies
• MACO 440 – Public Relations Campaigns (capstone course)

 
Find out more about the Mass Communication curriculum in the MACO Student Handbook.