Program of Study

Mass Communication offers BA and BS degrees with a concentration in Advertising & Public Relations. Each degree requires different general education core courses. Check your catalog for your particular degree requirements.

Major Requirements (39 hours)

Required core courses: 12 credit hours

MCOM 2100 - Media Writing 
MCOM 2400 - Multimedia Production 
MCOM 3070 - Mass Media and Society 
MCOM 4037 - Communications Law 

Required Advertising/Public Relations courses: 24 credit hours

ADVR 2070 - Advertising Graphics 
ADVR 3100 - Survey of Promotion 
ADVR 3250 - Advertising Copy and Layout 
ADVR 3270 - Audience Research 
ADVR 4730 - Advertising Practices 
PUBR 2770 - Writing for Public Relations 
PUBR 3770 - Public Relations Publications 
ADVR 4080 - Advertising Internship 
or
PUBR 4080 - Public Relations Internship 

Approved Electives: 3 credit hours
Select one course in conjunction with your advisor as an elective.

Minor Requirements (18 Hours)

ADVR 2070 - Advertising Graphics
ADVR 3100 - Survey of Promotion
ADVR 3250 - Advertising Copy and Layout
ADVR 3270 - Audience Research
PUBR 2770 - Writing for Public Relations
PUBR 3770 - Public Relations Publications