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Major Courses | Minor Courses
This major examines the functions, processes, and effects of the mass media and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Through a broad spectrum of courses in theory and practice, students become more educated consumers and producers of media in various contexts. In addition to developing writing, message design, analysis (critical, social, ethical), and research skills, students gain a deeper appreciation of the cultural role and social responsibility of the media.
This is a highly flexible major that may be tailored to diverse interests. Students are encouraged to work closely with a departmental advisor to customize their program of study in preparation for a variety of media careers including journalism, public relations, and advertising. Students put theory into practice through a host of internship opportunities and they may (with permission of their advisor) take specialty courses at the Pittsburgh Filmmaker’s Institute. They also receive an excellent foundation for admission to a range of graduate programs.
Mass Media Major
Course Requirements: 38-47 credits (20 cr. Required, 18-27 cr. Elective)
| Required Courses (20 cr.) - Mass Media Major |
| Course # |
Description |
Credits |
| CM 100 |
Communication Seminar |
1 |
| CM 104 |
Introduction to Mass Media and Society |
3 |
| CM 220 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CM 306 |
Research Methods for Social Sciences |
3 |
| CM 310 |
Persuasion |
3 |
| CM 357 |
Communication Ethics |
3 |
| CM 405* |
Internship |
credit varies |
| CM 450 |
Senior Seminar |
1 |
| * Adult Degree Center students may substitute 3 cr. communication course for internship |
| Elective Courses (18-27 cr.) |
| CM/AR 207 |
Film/TV/Media Criticism |
3 |
| CM 225 |
Political Communication |
3 |
| CM/WS 236 |
Gender Differences in Communication |
3 |
| CM/WS 238 |
Contemporary Women and Document Design |
3 |
| CM 240 |
Advertising |
3 |
| CM 241 |
Basic Video Production |
4 |
| CM 242 |
Public Relations |
3 |
| CM/SW 250 |
Gender, Race and Class: Media and Social Change |
3 |
| CM/EN 260 |
Newswriting |
3 |
| CM/SO 316 |
Greed and Violence in American Society |
3 |
| CM 325 |
Communication and Social Movement |
3 |
| CM/EN 330 |
Feature Writing |
3 |
| CM 340 |
Print Media |
3 |
| CM 365 |
Diversity: Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| CM 370 |
Communication and Health Care |
3 |
| HS 208 |
History of American Cinema |
3 |
| PF** |
**Selected Pittsburgh Filmmakers Courses with prior approval |
All 38-47 cr. in major courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
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Mass Media Minor
Students interested the uses, processes, and effects of mass media in society may elect to minor in Mass Media.
Requirements: CM 104 plus an additional 12 credits in media-oriented courses selected with a Communication advisor. All 15 credits must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each; nine credits must be completed in residence at Carlow.
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