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Dec 12, 2024
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2023-24 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED
Mass Communication, BA
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Science - 030**
**Co-requisite labs will be applied elsewhere in the degree requirements. D. Language, Philosophy and Culture - 040
F. American History - 060
G. Government/Political Science - 070
H. Social and Behavioral Science - 080
I. Component Area Option - 090
A. Language Proficiency
Complete foreign language proficiency through the 2312 level or sign language through the 2302 level. Nine hours from:
If foreign language is not selected in I. Component Area Option - 090 of University Core Curriculum, then 12 hours may be required from this area. Mass Communication Major
The Mass Communication, Major will consist of a 12 hour core and one of the following concentrations for a total of 36 hours. - Advertising/Public Relations
- Broadcast Journalism
- Social Media
Minor Option
Students may choose to minor within the major, colloquially referred to as a “Super Major,” by completing twelve (12) additional MCOM hours as approved by the academic advisor, nine (9) of which must be advanced hours. Students may also minor outside of the major by completing 18- to 23- hours, including nine (9) advanced hours with at least six (6) advanced at SFASU. General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree. Double-dipping Rule
Double-dipping is using the same course to fulfill two different requirements in a degree plan. Normally, students may not double-dip more than six to seven hours across their degree plan. Anything beyond that must be approved by the dean.
Writing Requirement
All students completing a degree program in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts must meet the standards for writing in the discipline set by their major. Students should see their departmental advisor for those standards.
College Advanced Hours
A minimum of 33 hours of advanced coursework (courses numbered 3000-4999) is required.
Grade Requirements
- A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
- A C average in work completed in the major field
- A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
In-Residence Requirement
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.
Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.
Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.
View HOP policy 02-214.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.
Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.
Fall
Mathematics Oral Communication Spring
Life & Physical Sciences Creative Arts Required Concentration course as advised Fall
Life & Physical Sciences Language, Philosophy & Culture Language 1311 Required or advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Spring
Social & Behavioral Science Language 1312 College Humanities Required or advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Junior
“Advanced” means 3000 or 4000 level course Fall
Required or advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Language 2311 Minor or Any Course Elective as advised Credit(s): 3 Spring
Language 2312 Required or advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Required or advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Minor or MCOM Elective as advised Credit(s): 3 Fall
Required of advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Minor or MCOM advanced Elective as advised Credit(s): 3 Advanced minor or MCOM advanced Elective as advised Credit(s): 3 Any Course Elective Credit(s): 3 Any Course Elective Credit(s): 3 Spring
Required or advanced Concentration course as advised Credit(s): 3 Advanced minor or MCOM advanced Elective as advised Credit(s): 3 Advanced minor or Any Course as advised Credit(s): 3 Any Course Elective Credit(s): 3 Any Course Elective Credit(s): 3 |
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