Students may receive a degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in either Journalism, Strategic Communication, Media Production and Design, or Mass Media. If choosing the Media Production and Design emphasis, students must select either the Motion Picture option or the Media Production option. The School also offers students a variety of mass communication minors and certificate programs for students already holding the bachelor’s degree.

All emphases in the BA in Mass Communication are 42 hours Each emphasis has a capstone class. Students should take their emphasis capstone course during Spring semester of their senior year or as near to it as possible.

For returning or transfer students, skills courses completed more than five years ago may not count toward degree requirements and are subject to evaluation on a case-by-case basis. Opportunities exist to gain credit for professional experience or certification.