Mass Communication, BS
For Rochester University’s Mass Communication degree, you will complete the majority of coursework at Rochester University with a few online classes. Practical experience is gained working with Shield Media, RU’s student media, and through a media internship.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES with EPIC Learning Goal Alignment
- Understand and evaluate the historical and cultural forms of mass communication with special focus on audience diversity and a faith perspective of communication practices. (Exploring)
- Produce all forms of mass communication by applying functional area concepts and theories through writing, oral presentations and digital technologies. (Preparing)
- Critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, and clarity. (Preparing)
- Apply professional ethical principles aligned to the First Amendment with special focus on the relationship between media ethics and a vocation. (Integrating)
- Students will develop an understanding of their intrinsic worth as people created by God for a purpose, with responsibility to reflect that to the community and as mass communication professionals. (Calling)
Careers
Communications Director, Public Relations Manager, Public Relations Coordinator, News Producer, Television Producer, Radio Producer, Interactive / Digital Producer, Publications Editor, Journalist, Photojournalist, Copywriter, Digital Media Specialist, Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Specialist, Graphic Designer, Corporate Communications