A Mass Communication major will help you to develop the use of practical skills, as well as come away with an in-depth knowledge of the effects of the mass media on society.

Majors learn how the various fields in mass communication are structured and function,?and broaden their understanding of how the media has shifted in a digital landscape.?

This major prepares you for career options, especially in the broadly defined fields of print and broadcast journalism, new media, advertising, strategic public relations and integrated communications.?Courses explore relevant theories of mass communication, research being conducted in the field, and legal issues, statutes and regulations affecting mass communication.?