Media and Communication Major, B.A.

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Department Information

Department of Media and Communication
PO Box 70669
Phone: (423) 439-5575
Web address: https://www.etsu.edu/mcom

The media and communication major provide students a dynamic, experiential media education serving a wide range of media careers such as journalism, advertising, public relations, marketing communication, social media, sports media, radio, television and film as well as streaming media and event planning experiences. Major core coursework in writing, research, law and production provide students a foundation while course flexibility in writing, research, and production course blocks give students the ability to design a unique program to meet their career goals. Professional development and course direction are overseen by department advising/mentoring. Through experiences with real-world clients, students gain the skills and knowledge they need for success in this growing profession. Study abroad opportunities are available.

To complete the B.A. in Media and Communication, a student must complete a total of 120 credits of course work. In addition to the University’s General Education requirements and the B.S. degree requirements, students must complete 48 credits of major courses. At least 72 credits of a student’s degree must be completed in non-media and communication courses (i.e., courses that do not begin with MCOM, ADVR, JOUR, PUBR or RTVF). A 2.0 grade point average must be obtained in the major, the minor, overall, and in all courses taken at ETSU in order to graduate. Students must also complete a minor in a department of their choosing. A 2.0 grade point average must be obtained in the major, the minor, overall, and in all courses taken at ETSU in order to graduate. Prior to graduation, students must also complete a major field test in addition to the California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST).

Advising

Students with 0-59 earned credits:

Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.

Students with 60 or more earned credits:

Department of Media and Communication
(423) 439-5575

Transfer and Residency Policy

Transfer students should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.

Transfer students may transfer up to 12 credits from other institutions toward the completion of the B.A. in Media and Communication. This means that at least 36 credits in the major and concentration must be completed at ETSU.

For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Stephen Marshall, Chair marshals@etsu.edu or (423) 439-7575.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

General Education	41-42 credits
Major Total Requirement	48 credits
Major Core	(18 credits)
Focus Blocks	(21 credits)
Advisor Approved Electives	(6 credits)
Capstone	(3 credits)
Minor	18-24 credits
Free Electives	6-13 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

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Completion of a foreign language course numbered 2020 or above with a grade of C- or better. Students may be required to take courses numbered 1010, 1020 and/or 2010 based on a placement test or equivalent.
Non-U.S. History (3 credits)
MATH 1530 or MATH 1910

General Education Requirements

These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.