Mass Communications

Students in the Mass Communications program develop broad-based media skills through classes and hands-on experience in print, video, audio, digital, social media, and other emerging media channels.

Our majors work in various areas of student media, which serves as excellent preparation for their professional careers. Leadership opportunities at Piedmont include:

• Society of Collegiate Journalists
• Student Leadership Council
• The Roar student news organization
• The Yonahian yearbook
• WPCZ-LPFM “Z-98.7”, student radio station
• Piedmont Productions
• Roar Podcasting Network
• Speech and Debate Club
• Rotaract Club

Required Classes:

• MCOM 1500: Mass Media Globalization
• MCOM 2000: Media Writing I
• MCOM 2050: Media Writing II
• GRDS 2200: Foundations in Graphic Design
• MCOM 2400: Video Production I
• MCOM 2500: Audio Production I
• MCOM 2600: Foundations of Web Design
• MCOM 3700: Advertising and Communications
• MCOM 3800: Media Management
• MCOM 3850: Mass Communication Theory and Research
• MCOM 4200: Telecommunications & Globalization
• MCOM 4300: Communications Law and Ethics
• MCOM 4900: Professional Development in Mass Communications
• MCOM 4999: Advanced Studies in Mass Media

Elective Classes:

Students must choose 9 credit hours from the list below

• MCOM 2275: Photojournalism
• MCOM 3000: Advanced Writing, Reporting, and Editing
• MCOM 3001-3010: Practicums (can be repeated with approval of a mass communications faculty advisor)
• MCOM 3050: Mass Media Internship
• MCOM 3100: Special Topics in Mass Media
• MCOM 3150: Entertainment Television Screenwriting & Production
• MCOM 3250: Social Media & Mobile Applications
• MCOM 3300: Media, Society, and Technology
• MCOM 3400: Cinematography
• MCOM 3450: Editing & Graphics for TV and Film
• MCOM 3500: Audio Production II
• MCOM 3600: Announcing for Radio and TV
• MCOM 3650: Sportscasting
• MCOM 3750: Electronic Media Sales and Programming
• MCOM 3900: Public Relations and Branding