Advisement Worksheet for a B.A. in Mass Communication, Department of Mass Communication, Bloomsburg University
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GEP 1
GEP 2
GEP 3
GEP 4
GEP 5
GEP 6
GEP 7
GEP 8
General Education Requirements: Communication Information Analytical/ Cultures & Natural
Social
Arts &
Second
Literacy Quantitative Diversity Science Science Humanities Language
Course #
Course Name
Credits Grade Sem/Year 7*** GEPs
2* GEPs 5** GEPs
5** GEPs 5** GEPs 5** GEPs 5** GEPs 2* GEPs
ENGLISH 101 Foundations of College Writing
3
3
COMMSTUD103
Public Speaking
MASSCOMM110
Introduction to Mass Comm
MASSCOMM275
Cinema Appreciation
MASSCOMM230
Newswriting
MASSCOMM120Emergent Media in Mass Comm
3
3
3
3
3
GEP 9
GEP 10
Healthy Citizenship
Living
2* GEPs 2* GEPs
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
GEP Running Total (erase and re-add as needed) =
Check boxes to right when GEP requirements met
*GEPs for this goal must come from at least 1 discipline.
**GEPs for this goal must come from at least 2 disciplines.
Electives
Course #
***GEPs for this goal must come from at least 3 disciplines.
Electives
Course Name
Credits Grade Semester/Year
Course #
Course Name
Credits Grade Semester/Year
GOALS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION
The following is some more specific information on the various components of the General Education Policy.
General Education Points applied to the Goals for General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Goal
Number
Min.
GEPs
See Key
Goals for General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Below
Goal 1
7
(1,2)
Communicate effectively in writing, oral presentation, and visual argument.
Goal 2
2
(2)
Find, evaluate, and ethically use information using appropriate technology.
Goal 3
5
(1,2)
Apply critical analysis, quantitative reasoning, and problem solving skills.
Goal 4
5
(2)
Apply knowledge from the humanities and other disciplines to analyze: the implications of diversity among human groups, their
histories, their cultures, and, the plurality of human experiences.
Goal 5
5
(2)
Demonstrate knowledge of natural sciences principles, concepts, and methods.
Goal 6
5
(2)
Demonstrate knowledge of social sciences principles, concepts, and methods.
Goal 7
5
(2)
Apply knowledge from the arts and humanities to analyze, evaluate, or participate in the artistic and literary traditions of our
diverse world.
Goal 8
2
(2)
Demonstrate basic communication skills in a second language.
Goal 9
2
(2)
Participate in physical activity and evaluate the consequences of health decisions.
Goal 10
2
(2)
Exhibit responsible citizenship.
(1) Subject to Foundation Courses rule (see below).
(2) Credits for Goal 1 must come from at least three disciplines; Goals 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 must come from at least two disciplines, Goals 2, 8, 9 and 10 must come from
at least one discipline. Each course code (i.e. MATH, CHEM, COMMSTUD, ENGLISH, etc.) defines a discipline unless a department decides those department
courses not to be considered distinct disciplines.
Foundation Courses - All students are expected to complete foundational courses in English Composition and Mathematics in their first year of enrollment. Students who
are not eligible for credit by examination or transfer in these courses will be scheduled into appropriate courses within their first year of study, except that students enrolled
in developmental courses will be scheduled into appropriate foundational courses in the semester following their developmental enrollment. Students who receive a failing
grade in a foundational course shall schedule a makeup within one year following the failed attempt.
 For English Composition, the foundational course is English.101 Foundations of College Writing.
 Foundational Mathematics courses (*These courses will also carry GEPs): MATH 101 Math Thinking*, MATH 109 College Algebra, MATH 111 Finite Math*,
MATH 112 Trigonometry, MATH 113 Pre-Calculus, MATH 118 Applied Matrix Algebra*, MATH 123 Essentials of Calculus*, MATH 125 Calculus 1*, MATH 141
Introduction to Statistics*, MATH 201 Math Concepts 1
Note for transfer students:
Credits transferred as a BU course equivalent get the GEP distribution of the BU course, but other transfer credits (e.g. XXX.199) do not count toward GEPs.
Foundation courses required for all majors in Mass Communication (12 credits)
Notes
Course #
MASSCOMM.110
MASSCOMM.310
MASSCOMM.398
MASSCOMM.498
Description
Intro to Mass Communications
Media Law and Ethics
Research Methods
Capstone
Credits Grade Semester/Year
3
3
3
3
Core courses required for all majors in Mass Communication (12 credits)
Notes
Course #
MASSCOMM.120
MASSCOMM.230
MASSCOMM.251
MASSCOMM.271
Description
Credits Grade Semester/Year
Emergent Media in Mass Communications 3
3
Newswriting
3
PR Theory & Practice
3
Video Production I
Electives (12 credits from among any of the concentrations below):
Telecommunications
Notes
Required Course
Course Options
Course #
MASSCOMM.271
MASSCOMM.336
MASSCOMM.367
MASSCOMM.371
MASSCOMM.436
MASSCOMM.480
Description
Video Production I
Digital Video Editing
Broadcast Writing and Reporting
Broadcast Journalism
Advanced Editing
Telecomm Workshop
Credits Grade Semester/Year
3
3
3
3
3
3
Emergent Media/New Media
Notes
Required Course
Course #
MASSCOMM.120
MASSCOMM.220
MASSCOMM.260
MASSCOMM.280
MASSCOMM.320
MASSCOMM.420
Description
Credits Grade Semester/Year
3
Emergent Media in Mass Communication
3
Multimedia in Mass Communication I
3
Introduction to Mediated Communication
3
Visual Communication
3
Multimedia in Mass Communication II
3
Media Intensive Workshop
Course #
MASSCOMM.230
MASSCOMM.241
MASSCOMM.334
MASSCOMM.340
MASSCOMM.435
MASSCOMM.446
Description
Newswriting
Online Journalism
Editing
Feature Writing
Journalism Workshop
Magazine Editing and Production
Credits Grade Semester/Year
Course #
MASSCOMM.251
MASSCOMM.352
MASSCOMM.455
MASSCOMM.475
ECON.121
MKTG.210
Description
PR Theory & Practice
Publicity and PR
PR Cases and Problems
PR Workshop
Principles of Economics
Marketing Principles and Practices
Credits Grade Semester/Year
To be eligible, student needs 2.5 QPA, 80 credits, and 6-7 major courses completed.
MASSCOMM.497
Internship in Mass Communication
MASSCOMM 482
Mass Communications Seminar
Credits Grade Semester/Year
Course Options
Journalism
Notes
Required Course
Course Options
3
3
3
3
3
3
Public Relations
Notes
Required Course
Course Options
3
3
3
3
3
3
Required Internship (3 credit hours)
Additional Electives:
MASSCOMM.275
MASSCOMM.297
Cinema Appreciation
Practicum in Mass Communication (1 credit)
Explanation of Pre-requisites
Prior to scheduling a course in the major please review the explanation of the pre-requisites required.
General Education Courses
MASSCOMM 110: Intro to Mass Communications, MASSCOMM 275: Cinema Appreciation and MASSCOMM 120: Emergent
Media has no prerequisites. MASSCOMM 230, Newswriting has the pre-requisite of ENGLISH 101: Foundations of Writing.
Mass Communication Courses and Their Pre-requisites:
Course Number: Course Name
Pre-requisite
MASSCOMM 220: Multimedia in Mass Communications 1
MASSCOMM 230: Newswriting
MASSCOMM 241: On-line Journalism
MASSCOMM 260: Introduction to Mediated Communications
MASSCOMM 280: Introduction to Visual Communications
MASSCOMM 310: Media Law & Ethics
MASSCOMM 320: Multimedia in Mass Communications II
MASSCOMM 334: Editing
MASSCOMM 336: Digital Video Editing
MASSCOMM 340: Feature Writing
MASSCOMM 346: Magazine Editing & Production I
MASSCOMM 352: Publicity & PR
MASSCOMM 367: Broadcast Writing & Reporting
MASSCOMM 371: Broadcast Journalism
MASSCOMM 398: Research Methods
MASSCOMM 420: Contemporary Issues in Media Studies
MASSCOMM 435: Journalism Workshop
MASSCOMM 436: Advanced Video Editing
MASSCOMM 446: Magazine Editing & Production
MASSCOMM 455: PR: Cases & Problems
MASSCOMM 478: Independent Study
MASSCOMM 480: Telecom Workshop
MASSCOMM 482: Mass Comm Seminar
MASSCOMM 497: Internship in Mass Communication
MASSCOMM 498: Capstone
MASSCOMM 120: Emergent Media
ENGLISH 101: Foundations of Writing
MASSCOMM 230: Newswriting
MASSCOMM 120: Emergent Media
MASSCOMM 120: Emergent Media
MASSCOMM 230: Newswriting
MASSCOMM 220: Multimedia in Mass Communications I
MASSCOMM 230: Newswriting
MASSCOMM 271: Video Production I
MASSCOMM 230: Newswriting
MASSCOMM 230: Newswriting
MASSCOMM 251: PR: Theory & Practice
MASSCOMM 336: Digital Video Editing
MASSCOMM 230 & 271: Newswriting & Video Production I
MASSCOMM 110: Introduction to Mass Communications
MASSCOMM 220: Multimedia in Mass Communications I
MASSCOMM 340: Feature Writing
MASSCOMM 336: Digital Video Editing
MASSCOMM 340: Feature Writing
MASSCOMM 352: Publicity & PR
Department and Dean Approval needed
MASSCOMM 367: Broadcast Writing & Reporting
GPA 2.75, Junior or Senior Standing & Department/Dean Approval
90 Credits and Department requirements
Updated 5/3/13