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Sep 25, 2023
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mass Communications B.A., with Broadcast Program and Production Concentration
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Mass Communications B.A.
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120
Plans of Study
The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications is a pre-professional, hands-on program that prepares students for careers in communication, especially broadcast journalism, digital media, and promotional communication. The program has two concentrations: Broadcast-News and Broadcast-Program and Production.
Graduates should understand the structure and functions of media systems as well as the basic processes of mass communication. Students learn 21st century writing and video skills that prepare them for a variety of media jobs. The Tampa media market, which consistently ranks in the top 15 in the country, provides students with opportunities to learn from industry professionals who visit classes and host students in their workplaces. While pursuing their studies, students are strongly encouraged to expand their learning beyond the classroom by completing internships and working in the field.
University Admissions - College of Arts and Sciences
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Graduation Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences
Satisfactory completion of the following requirements:
- Students must complete all State and University level graduation requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in USF coursework. Note: Some Departments/program/major require a higher GPA. Students should refer to Department/program/major specific catalog requirements.
- Physical Education coursework is limited to two (2) semester hours.
- ROTC courses that are primarily physical training and field experiences will not be applied to College of Arts and Sciences degree programs. All other military Science coursework will apply, in particular, coursework utilized toward completing an established ROTC minor will be applied to the total hours toward degree.
- When earning a second degree, double major or concurrent degree, the Major Core and Major Elective/Concentration areas of the degree audit must not overlap for both degrees. All other areas of the degree audit may have overlapping credit hours applied.
- Maximum of 20 hours of S/U option. S/U contracts must be negotiated in writing within the first three (3) weeks of the term. None of the 20 credits may be taken in the student’s major unless S/U is the only grading option. Coursework fulfilling the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements and the State Communication Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Writing) and State Computation Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Math) may not be taken S/U.
- The Audit option is available only during the first 5 days of classes.
- “D” grades are not acceptable in the major and supporting sciences for all natural sciences majors (Biomedical Sciences; Cell Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology; Integrative Biology; Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences; Medical Technology; Chemistry; Geology; Math; Physics, and Physical Sciences). “D” grades are not acceptable for the major area in Anthropology, Communication, English, Geography, History, Humanities, Mass Communications, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Complete all major course requirements.
- College of Arts and Sciences students are expected to complete a minimum of 50% of their major and/or minor coursework in residence at USF. Some College of Arts and Sciences Departments/programs/majors have established additional major course hours to be taken in residency at USF. See the major or program section of the catalog for these credit-hour requirements.
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Mass Communications B.A.
Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
There are no specified common prerequisites for this major.
Note: 18 credit hours of coursework not including ENC or LIT prefix courses beyond the 36 hours of general education requirements. Questions should be directed to the institution.
Supporting Required Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours
The following courses are supporting required courses for this major. The degree will not be awarded if these courses have not been taken by the end of the student’s final semester.
A minimum grade of “C” in each supporting course is required.
Required Courses: (45 credit hours)
Mass Communication (Restricted) Elective Courses
Students complete one of two (2) concentrations: (39 credit hours)
- Broadcast News
- Broadcast Program and Production
Broadcast Program and Production Concentration
Concentration Core Courses: 7 courses; 21 credit hours
Concentration (Restricted) Elective Courses: 6 courses; 18 credit hours
Students select 18 credit hours from the following list of courses:
Mass Communications B.A. - Additional Information
Other Requirements
Sign Language may be used as an option by Mass Communications majors to fulfill the Foreign Language EXIT requirement.
A maximum of nine (9) semester hours in Mass Communications courses will be accepted from a community college or other lower-level program toward a degree in Mass Communications. It is suggested that the nine hours include the equivalent of the School core curriculum and one sequence introductory course. Approval by an appropriate advisor is required.
GPA Requirement
Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.5
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA: 2.0
Grading Requirements
A C (2.0) or better to meet major course requirements unless specified elsewhere.
Note: Some USF courses have higher grade criteria to meet prerequisite knowledge necessary for progression into higher level courses.
Residency Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences
Department Major Academic Residency Requirement - At least 30 hours of major coursework must be completed at USF.
College of Arts and Sciences Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF.
USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF.
Research Opportunities - College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.
4 Year Plan of Study - Mass Communications B.A.
NOTES:
Potential Entry Level Job Titles:
- Production Assistant
- Studio Technician
- Videographer/editor (aerial work included)
Potential Entry Level Salary Range:
$ 25,000 - $40,000
Semester 1 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 2 (Spring)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 3 (Summer)
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 6
Semester 4 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 16
Semester 5 (Spring)
- Foreign Language Exit Credit(s): 4
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 13
Semester 6 (Summer)
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 4
Total Credit Hours: 4
Semester 7 (Fall)
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 8 (Spring)
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 9 (Summer)
- Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 3
Semester 10 (Fall)
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 15
Semester 11 (Spring)
- TGEH - High Impact Practice Credit(s): 3
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 15
2 Year Plan of Study - Mass Communications B.A.
NOTES:
Semester 1 (Fall)
Total Credit Hours: 13
Semester 2 (Spring)
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- ✳️ ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 15
Semester 3 (Summer)
- Foreign Language Exit Credit(s): 4
- Concentration Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 7
Semester 4 (Fall)
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Total Credit Hours: 12
Semester 5 (Spring)
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Core Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- Concentration Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
- General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 1
Total Credit Hours: 13
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