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BS Mass Communication
Five Towns College - Undergraduate Studies
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Course Summary
- Type: BS
- Location: New York
- Duration: 4 Years
- Deadline: Ongoing
Course Description
The Mass Communication Program that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) is designed for students interested in a career in the fields of broadcasting, journalism, or media management. The program deals with the principles, laws and historical background of the professions associated with mass communication and is designed to improve oral, written and critical thinking skills. Selected practicums and internships provide students with the on-site professional training and experience necessary to pursue a media related career.
Broadcasting
The Broadcasting concentration is designed to build upon the major proficiencies acquired by students pursuing a Mass Communication degree by adding additional specialized proficiencies that focus upon Broadcasting as a career, cultural influence, and form of individual and collective expression. Learning goals for students focus upon media law, broadcast journalism, broadcast announcing, broadcast programming, sound theory, and television production.
Journalism
The Journalism concentration is designed to build upon the major proficiencies acquired by students pursuing a Mass Communication degree by adding additional specialized proficiencies that focus upon Journalism as a career, cultural influence, and form of individual and collective expression.
Learning goals for students focus upon expository and creative writing, news writing, script writing, photo journalism, and film criticism.
