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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mass Communication, B.A.M.C.
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Areas of Concentration
Students majoring in mass communication must complete at least 39 hours in mass communication courses, including 21 hours of core courses–MC 2000 , MC 2010 , MC 2015 , MC 2035 , MC 3080 , MC 3333 , and MC 4090 –and all of the requirements under one of the areas of concentration listed below: digital advertising, journalism, political communication, or public relations.
* Students choosing French, German, or Spanish as their foreign language will take four to eight hours, depending on placement.
**MC 2000 is a required course and is counted as a general education social science course.
Digital Advertising
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.5 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in MC 2000 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; “C” or better in MC 2035 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 and MC 2015 ; Admission to the School. 120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1 - If two course sequence is taken in the physical sciences, the additional three hour course must be taken from the life sciences, and vice versa.
Journalism
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.5 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in MC 2000 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; “C” or better in MC 2035 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 and MC 2015 ; Admission to the School. Semester 8
- Mass Communication Electives (6)
- Approved Electives (7)
120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1 - If two course sequence is taken in the physical sciences, the additional three hour course must be from the life sciences, and vice versa.
2 - In order to take MC 4501 and MC 4502 , you MUST TAKE MC 3005 and MC 3103 /MC 3104 as prerequisites.
Political Communication
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.5 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in MC 2000 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; “C” or better in MC 2035 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 and MC 2015 ; Admission to the School. 120 Total Sem. Hrs.
To ensure your ability to graduate in 8 semesters, you are encouraged to see a Manship School counselor each semester to review your schedule.
1 - If two course sequence is taken in the physical science, the additional three hour course must be from the life sciences, and vice versa.
Public Relations
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.5 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in MC 2000 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; “C” or better in MC 2035 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 and MC 2015 ; Admission to the School. 120 Total Sem. Hrs.
To ensure your ability to graduate in 8 semesters, you are encouraged to see a Manship School counselor each semester to review your schedule.
1 - If two course sequence is taken in the physical science, the additional three hour course must be from the life sciences, and vice versa.
Pre-Law Digital Advertising 3+3
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in MC 2040 , “C” or better in MC 2035 ; 3.2 Cumulative and LSU GPA; Admission to the School.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 ; 3.4 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
120 Total Sem Hrs.
1 - If two course natural science sequence is taken in the life sciences, the additional three hour natural science course must be from the physical sciences, and vice versa.
Pre-Law Journalism 3+3
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in MC 2101 or MC 2102 ; 3.2 Cumulative and LSU GPA; Admission to the School.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 and MC 3103 or MC 3104 ; 3.4 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
120 Total Sem Hrs.
1 - If two course natural science sequence is taken in the life sciences, the additional three hour natural science course must be from the physical sciences, and vice versa.
Pre-Law Political Communication 3+3
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in MC 3504 ; 3.2 Cumulative and LSU GPA; Admission to the School.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 , MC 3505 ; 3.4 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
120 Total Sem Hrs.
To ensure your ability to graduate in eight semesters, you are encouraged to see a Manship School counselor each semester to review your schedule.
1 - If two course natural science sequence is taken in the life sciences, the additional three hour natural science course must be from the physical sciences, and vice versa.
Pre-Law Public Relations 3+3
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 ; 2.8 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “B” or better in MC 2010 ; 3.0 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in MC 3010 ; 3.2 Cumulative and LSU GPA; Admission to the School.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in ENGL 2000 , MC 3001 ; 3.4 Cumulative and LSU GPA.
120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1 - If two course natural science sequence is taken in the life sciences, the additional three hour natural science course must be from the physical sciences, and vice versa.
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