Mass Communication students study and practice the theory and practice of conveying information, ideas and opinions to various audiences. Students can choose between Electronic Publishing, Journalism or Public Relations majors. Minors are also offered in all three areas.
Besides building communication skills, the mass communication programs emphasize the importance of ethical conduct by media practitioners. Students also learn about the historical and contemporary effects of media messages on the society at large.
Because the mass media affect many aspects of a diverse contemporary society, students are encouraged to obtain a broad liberal education, choosing courses from disciplines such as business, economics, literature, political science, history, mathematics, sociology and psychology.
General Goals for Learning
Students will:
- Be able to write and present at a professionally acceptable level for the mass media and public relations/electronic publishing fields;
- Have the ability to be proficient at word processing, desktop publishing, and graphic design;
- Be able to understand the effects of the mass media on individuals and society, and be conversant in ethical implications of public relations and media practices; and
- Be able to apply current events to a deeper understanding of various communication techniques and mediums.
Majors & Minors Offered
Electronic Publishing Major
Journalism Major
Public Relations Major
Electronic Publishing Minor
Journalism Minor
Public Relations Minor
For more information contact:
Dean Beckman, Coordinator Mass Communication Department Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 700 Terrace Heights #1452 800-635-5987 Ext. 1502 dbeckman@smumn.edu
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