MCOM 310 – Public Relations Techniques
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-110 MCOM-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: The study of communication tools/techniques utilized in effective public relations. These techniques include press releases, brochures, media placement, press conferences, public service announcements, video news releases, the Internet, etc.
MCOM 317 – History of the Mass Media
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
MCOM 320 – Broadcast Presentation Skills
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduces students to the techniques involved in effective vocal delivery and on-camera presentation. Students practice the skills required to work as reporters, announcers, anchors, program hosts, spokespersons and other positions that require the individual to be on radio or television. A course for any student interested in broadcasting, […]
MCOM 325 – Newsletter Publishing
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
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 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 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.