Communication and Arts
Department of Mass Communication
“To empower students to become responsible and collaborative professionals in the multifaceted fields of media and communication.”
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Launch a promising career in
media and communication!
Our location in a capital city offers access to culture, government and unique experiences. A mass communication student will:
- Build skills,
- Cultivate confidence
- Discover individual interests, flexible curriculum
- Experience an active learning environment
- Work with supportive professors and industry professionals
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Mass Communication Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses (Total 15 sch)
Major Courses
- Audio Recording Techniques
- Data Driven Journalism
- Fundamentals of News Writing
- Intermediate Media Writing
- Mobile Media Production
- Principles of Visual Design
- Public Relations Campaigns
- Video Production
Minor Courses (Total 15 sch)
- MASS 130 Introduction to History of Mass Media 3sch
- MASS 13X Fundamentals of News Writing 3sch
- MASS 13X Mobile Media Production 3sch
- MASS 13X Introduction to Public Relations 3sch
- Choose One of the Following: 3 sch
- MASS 340 Social Media Analytics;
- MASS 435 Special Topics;
- MASS 23X Video Production (Prereq – MASS 23X Intermediate Photography)
Retention and Graduation Rate
The Department is in the process of applying for accreditation through the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Data to support that application are listed here.
All data sets are collected by the Benedict College Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA).
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Enrollment | First Time Freshman | 4-year Grad Rate | 5-year Grad Rate | 6-year Grad Rate |
| 108 | 33 | 24.24% | 36.36% | 36.36% |