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Mass Media Operations, a three year program

The Media Operations option of the Mass Media program focuses on business and management issues within media organizations. Students will develop a broad understanding of the current business trends and forces impacting media organizations.

The below schedule is only one example of a three (3) year plan for a student in the Media Operations option of the Mass Media program. It is possible to complete the program in three years by taking six credit hours for three summer sessions. This example plan should not be used as a strict guide to completion of the program. Please see your advisor early in your first semester to discuss possible variations of your own degree plan. Effective academic advisement is a partnership, with advisees sharing in the responsibility.

First Semester (Fall)

  • MED 120 - Mass Media and Society [fulfills one Gen. Ed - Culture and Society] (3)
  • IDS 110 - Intro to University Life (1)
  • CIS/CSC 101 - Computers for Learning (2-3)
  • COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
  • ENG 110 - Writing I (3)
  • HST 121/122 or PLS 101 [Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs] (3)
  • MED 274 - Introduction to Film (3)

Total hours = 15-16

Second Semester (Spring)

  • MED 204 - Media Theory (3)
  • JRN 270 - Intro to Journalism (3)
  • MTH 130 [or higher] (3)
  • PED 100 - Fitness for Living (2)
  • Gen. Ed. - Natural World (4)
  • Minor course (3)

Total hours = 15

Third Semester (Summer)

  • Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)

Total hours = 6

Fourth Semester (Fall)

  • MED 320 - Understanding the Broadcast Industry (3)
  • MED 325 - Broadcast History (3)
  • PSY 121 - Intro to Psychology [fullfills one Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding] (3)
  • Minor course (3)
  • General Electives [125 hr graduation requirement] (6)

Total hours = 16

Fifth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 598 - Seminar in Broadcast Management (3)
  • MED 365 - Media Design and Production (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Natural World [with lab] (4)
  • HST 121/122 or PLS 101 [Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs] (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Writing II (3)
  • General Elective (2-3)

Total hours = 18

Sixth Semester (Summer)

  • Gen. Ed. - Culture and Society (3)
  • General Elective [at 300+ level] (3)

Total hours = 6

Seventh Semester (Fall)

  • MED 454 - Media Analysis and Criticism (3)
  • MKT 350 - Principles of Marketing (3)
  • Minor courses [at 300+ level] (6)
  • General Electives (6)

Total hours = 15-16

Eighth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 581 - Media Ethics (3)
  • MKT 354 - Principles of Advertising (3)
  • JRN 407 - Media law (3)
  • Minor course [at 300+ level] (6)
  • General Elective (3)

Total hours = 15

Ninth Semester (Summer)

  • General Electives [at 300+ level] (6)

Total hours = 6

Depending on the credit load carried by students each semester, students may need to take up to one additional credit hour of intercession classes at the 300+ level in order to reach the 125 hours required to graduate.

Students must earn a 3.0 or better GPA in MED 120, 204 and 274; and have a 2.25 combined GPA in order to be admitted to the major.

The B.S. in Mass Meda (Media Operations) major requires a minor. The minor should be selected in consultation with the advisor.

Periodicity of many classes is important, with many scheduled as F (fall) or S (spring) only classes.  Check catalog.

Students need a minimum of 40 hours of coursework at a 300+ course level in order to graduate.

All statements in this document concerning requirements, prerequisites, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes and are subject to change.