ASU-Main/College of Public Programs

ASU-Main/College of Public Programs BIS Area of Concentration Check Sheet: Mass Communication Catalog Year(s): 2002 – 2003; 2003 – 2004 Advising Location and Phone Number: STAUF 231, (480) 965-5011

The Concentration in Mass Communication prepares students to utilize the mass media effectively in a wide variety of disciplines. The mass media continue to assume an ever-increasing role in the dissemination of information in our society. As public opinion is increasingly shaped by what we see and hear in the media, informed members of our society must achieve a high level of critical ability to enable them to discern the validity of mass-mediated messages. Students pursuing a concentration in Mass Communication will be prepared to interact with the media in the dissemination of information to the public.

Course Course Title Lower Upper Course GS Number Divisio Divisi Pre- Designation( n on requisite s) s M MCO Intro to Mass 3 Y SB 110 Communication or 3 N SB M MCO Media and Society 120 Choose 15 hours from the following: M JMC 270 Public Relations Techniques 3 Y M MCO History of Mass 3 N SB, H 418 Communication M MCO International Mass 3 N G 430 Communication M MCO Emerging Media 3 N 435 Technologies M MCO Visual Communication 3 N HU 450 M MCO Political Communication 3 N SB

ppmcoemph 456 M MCO Race, Gender, and Media 3 N C 460 M MCO Special Topics – see back 3 N 494 page Upper Division Hours Required 12 Total Hours Required 18 Requirements: 1. 18 hours of graded classroom coursework (no internship, no independent study) 2. MCO 120 strongly suggested as prerequisite for any other MCO course 3. Minimum of 12 hours residence credit at ASU Main campus 4. “C” minimum grade required for all classes in the area of concentration

Eligibility: 1. A minimum 2.00 GPA 2. A Major, or pre-major, other than journalism or broadcasting 3. Sophomore standing required to take 400-level courses

Pre-registration for the above classes is not available to BIS and Pre-BIS majors (except MCO 120)

ppmcoemph ASU-Main: College of Public Programs BIS Area of Concentration Check Sheet: Mass Communication Catalog Year(s): 2002–2005 and 2005-2006 Advising Location and Phone Number: STAUF 207, 480-965-5011

The Concentration in Mass Communication prepares students to utilize the mass media effectively in a wide variety of disciplines. The mass media continue to assume an ever-increasing role in the dissemination of information in our society. As public opinion is increasingly shaped by what we see and hear in the media, informed members of our society must achieve a high level of critical ability to enable them to discern the validity of mass-mediated messages. Students pursuing a concentration in Mass Communication will be prepared to interact with the media in the dissemination of information to the public.

Course Course Title Lower Upper Course GS Number Divisio Divisio Pre- Designation( n n requisites s) M MCO 110 Introduction to Mass ENG 101 Or Communication 3 or 105 or SB M MCO 120 Media and Society 107 Choose 15 hours from the following: M JMC 200 Introduction to Electronic Media 3 2.0 GPA; 24 hours M JMC 270 Public Relations Techniques 3 2.0 GPA; 24 hours M MCO 240 Media Issues in American Pop 3 2.0 GPA; Culture 24 hours M MCO 418 History of Mass Communication 3 2.0 GPA; SB, H 24 hours M MCO 430 International Mass 3 2.0 GPA; G Communication 24 hours M MCO 435 Emerging Media Technologies 3 2.0 GPA; 24 hours M MCO 440 Applied Media Research 3 2.0 GPA; 24 hours M MCO 450 Visual Communication 3 2.0 GPA; HU

ppmcoemph 24 hours M MCO 456 Political Communication 3 2.0 GPA; SB 24 hours M MCO 460 Race, Gender, and Media 3 2.0 GPA; C 24 hours M MCO 473 Sex, Love, & Romance in the 3 2.0 GPA; SB Mass Media 24 hours M MCO 494 Special Topics – see back page 3 2.0 GPA; 24 hours Upper Division Hours Required 12 Total Hours Required 18

Requirements: 1. 18 hours of graded classroom coursework (no internship, no independent study). 2. MCO 110 or MCO 120 strongly recommended as prerequisite for any other MCO course. 3. 12 hours of coursework at the upper division level, from the approved list. 4. Minimum 12 hours credit must be earned at ASU Main Campus. 5. “C” minimum grade required for all classes in the area of concentration.

Eligibility: 1. A minimum 2.00 cumulative ASU GPA. 2. A major, or pre-major, other than journalism, broadcasting, or journalism & mass communication. 3. Must be at least a sophomore to take 400-level courses.

Departmental contact information regarding advising, course overrides, and evaluation of DARS exceptions: Mary F. Cook; Stauffer A207; Last Names A-G Carol B. Schulte; Stauffer A207; Last Names H-N Heidi A. Sommer; Stauffer A207; Last Names O-Z

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BIS CONCENTRATION IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Special Topics Courses (those listed as MCO 494 courses) have varied course titles. Short course descriptions for these offerings are listed below:

MCO 494 The American Political Firm. (3) The images and information people have about

ppmcoemph politics and politicians comes primarily from the mass media. People seldom have “first hand” information or experiences with politics. The purpose of this class is to study the way films depick the political process, especially the electoral process, in America.

MCO 494 Media and Sports. (3) This course examines the changing role of sports in U.S. media. During the first half of the course, students will learn about the history of sports coverage in newspapers, magazines and books; on radio and television; and on the Internet. During the second half of the course, students will confront some of the current problems media outlets face as they cover sports. Those will include how much time or space media outlets devote to sports; how sports media deal with diversity; how media cover crime and sports; and how media cover women’s sports and sports played by disabled athletes. The class will also give students the change to meet people who work in sports media and find out what their jobs are like.

MCO 494 Media and Politics: The Fourth Estate. (3) This course will allow students to expand, refine, and perhaps question, their knowledge of media in society and of the political system. Students will elarn to understand and articulate the place of the press as the “Fourth Estate” in the political life of this nation.

NOTE: Additional MCO 494 Speical Topics courses may be added in the future.

Requirements and Eligibility Notes:

1. GPA requirements for graduation 2. GPA requirements to declare concentration 3. Pre-requisites—specific courses conditions (e.g. Junior standing) 4. Major status—BIS/pre-BIS and /or exclusions 5. Advisor approval required 6. Application required 7. Course sequencing/availability 8. Limits on transfer credits/Residence requirements 9. Pre-reg information (courses not available during pre-reg) 10. Information regarding overrides/exceptions

ppmcoemph 11. Any pertinent information no found elsewhere

Does DARS coding match what is on check sheet?

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