Department of Mass Communications & Theatre
Programs of Study
The Mass Communication and Theatre program gives students the knowledge and skills needed to become effective communicators in their chosen field.
The mass communication and theatre graduate is expected to be able to achieve the following objectives:
1. to communicate effectively in person
2. to communicate effectively through multiple media
3. to analyze and critically evaluate messages produced in different media
4. to identify and discuss historical, ethical and legal issues related to the student's chosen emphasis area
5. to apply their training in a professional environment
(Mass Communication Emphasis & Theatre Emphasis)
MASS COMMUNICATION OR THEATRE MINOR
Students who are pursuing a major other than mass communication & theatre may pursue a minor in mass communication or theatre. Students interested in either minor should consult with the mass communication and theatre faculty as early in their academic careers as possible.
Mass Communication Minor
This minor requires 18 hours of course work as follows:
MEDA
101
3
MEDA
302
3
MEDA
340 3
JOUR
201
3
Six hours from the following:
ART
308 3
ART
219 3
MEDA
450 3
MEDA
490 3
THTR
390 3
THTR
201 3
TOTAL
18
Theatre Minor
This minor requires 17 hours of course work as follows:
SPCH 201 3
THTR 017 0
THTR 112 2
THTR
200
3
THTR
350 3
THTR electives
(excluding
THTR
412)
6
TOTAL
17
