MCOM 240 – Social Media Impact on Journalism
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: This course will present an in-depth examination of the increasing use of social networking web sites by journalists and news organizations. The focus of the course is on analyzing how various sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, can help journalists be more effective in communicating news and information […]
MCOM 303 – Opinion Writing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
MCOM 304 – Phtojournalism
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Field assignments using techniques, methods and procedures of photojournalism as a means of communication. Emphasis will be placed on digital photography assignments, digital image production, fieldwork and collaboration with others to produce stories, features, articles for publication and the creation of material for the Internet.
MCOM 305 – Page Layout and Design
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
MCOM 201 – News Writing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take ENGL-102(3122); Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to reporting, news writing and feature writing.
MCOM 210 – Intro to Public Relations
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to the field of public relations to include history, principles, ethics, responsibilities of the practitioner, and career opportunities.
MCOM 220 – Broadcast Production
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-110 MCOM-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Completion of foundation courses or permission of the department) Introduces students to the basic terminology, equipment and operating procedures used in the production of material for radio and television; includes practice in radio and television studios. A course for any student interested in […]
MCOM 225 – Intro to Sports Broadcasting
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Provides instruction in multiple facets of broadcasting sports, including play-by-play, color commentary, interviewing, and sports talk. The course provides opportunity to develop oral and composition skills required in obtaining the first job, as well as career guidance. The course will consist of assigned reading, research, analyzing historic audio […]
MCOM 101 – Basics of Oral Communication
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
MCOM 110 – Intro to Mass Communication
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Surveys the historical development and present roles of the individual components of the mass media. Each will be examined as to its function, job opportunities and legal and ethical issues.