Undergraduate Certificates
Creative Writing for Social Change
Mass Communications
Creative Writing for Social Change
This certificate is ideal for teaching artists, nonprofit communication professionals, writers, editors, and aspiring writers, journalists, educators, and advocates who aim to use storytelling as a tool for community empowerment and social transformation.
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COURSES
MCM 101 Introduction to Mass Communications (3cr)
Prepares students to make an educated decision on selecting mass communications as a major of study. Students will examine various facets of the communications field, including broadcast journalism, public relations, strategic communications, content creation, print journalism, digital communications, and social media strategy.
ENG 101 Freshman Composition (3cr)
Focuses on standards and appropriateness of acceptable written expression from the sentence to short composition; involves student exploration and expansion of creative self-expression.
MCM 204 Language Skills for Communicators (3cr)
Prepares students for professional work, with a focus on mastering the basics of the Associated Press style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
MCM 304 Minorities and Mass Media, formerly offered as MCM 304 Black Press (3cr)
. This course studies and discusses the portrayals of minority social groups in mainstream media (news, television, social media, and movies) and how they can and do shape societal opinions.)
MCM 326 Persuasion and Propaganda (3cr)
This course studies persuasive communication as found in the media. The course examines the role of mass media in shaping public opinion and in propagandizing. It will emphasize the use and abuse of persuasive communication.
MCM 499 Independent Study (3cr)
This course provides opportunities for students to pursue their passions, develop specialized skills, and produce significant work that can enhance their academic and professional portfolios.
Prepares students to make an educated decision on selecting mass communications as a major of study. Students will examine various facets of the communications field, including broadcast journalism, public relations, strategic communications, content creation, print journalism, digital communications, and social media strategy.
ENG 101 Freshman Composition (3cr)
Focuses on standards and appropriateness of acceptable written expression from the sentence to short composition; involves student exploration and expansion of creative self-expression.
MCM 204 Language Skills for Communicators (3cr)
Prepares students for professional work, with a focus on mastering the basics of the Associated Press style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
MCM 304 Minorities and Mass Media, formerly offered as MCM 304 Black Press (3cr)
. This course studies and discusses the portrayals of minority social groups in mainstream media (news, television, social media, and movies) and how they can and do shape societal opinions.)
MCM 326 Persuasion and Propaganda (3cr)
This course studies persuasive communication as found in the media. The course examines the role of mass media in shaping public opinion and in propagandizing. It will emphasize the use and abuse of persuasive communication.
MCM 499 Independent Study (3cr)
This course provides opportunities for students to pursue their passions, develop specialized skills, and produce significant work that can enhance their academic and professional portfolios.