Purpose: This curriculum is designed for students who plan to complete an Associate of Arts degree at Jefferson College and then transfer to Southeast Missouri State University to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. The Associate of Arts degree fulfills the lower division University Studies requirement.  The program establishes a solid foundation for a variety of careers, including publicity director, political campaign management, media relations for corporate, service or not-for-profit agencies, lobbyist, audience research, and publication layout and design.

Courses in bold/ italics print are requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/ Public Relations. To complete this articulated program, students must have a grade of "C" or better in these courses and to transfer directly into the College of Liberal Arts, students must have completed their Associate of Arts degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
 

FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
ENG 101 English Composition I       3
MTH 134 College Algebra             3
JC      Humanities                  3
JC      Social Science              3
JC      Physical Education & Health 1
        Electives                   4
                                   17

FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
ENG 102 English Composition II      3
SPH 175 Public Speaking             3
BIO     Biological Science (Lab)    5
ENG 110 Journalism I                3
        Elective                    3
                                   17

SECOND YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
JC      Physical Science            3
JC      Social Science              6
JC      Humanities                  6
                                   15

SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
JC      Social Science              8
JC      Physical Education & Health 1
ENG 111 Journalism II               1
BUS 101 Introduction to Business    3
                                   13

(JC - Consult Jefferson College advisor for courses that meet these area requirements)

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

THIRD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
MC 101 Mass Communication & Society         3
UI 382 Hist. & Phil. of American Mass Media 3
MC 330 Public Relations Principles          3
MA 155 Statistical Reasoning                3
       Minor Course                         3
                                           15

THIRD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
MC 301 Mass Comm Theory & Research          3
MC 322 Editing                              3
       Minor Courses                        6
UI 3xx University Studies                   3
WP 003 75 Hour Writing Exam                 0
                                           15

FOURTH YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
MC 332 Publicity Techniques                 3
MC 434 Case Studies in Public Relations     3
MC 401 Communication Law                    3
UI 4xx University Studies                   3
       Minor Course (300-400 level)         3
                                           15

FOURTH YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
MC 402 Seminar in Mass Communication        1
MC 438 Public Relations Campaigns           3
MC 486 Internship                           3
       Minor Courses                        3
       Minor Course (300-400 level)         3
       Electives                            4
                                           17

Total hours completed at Jefferson College: 62
Total hours needed to complete Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication with an option in public relations: 62

· Advising Information: Department of Communication - Dr. Ferrell Ervin, Chairperson
· Telephone:  (573) 651-2241
· e-mail:  masscomm@semo.edu

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