Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the Initial Academic Programs section of this catalog. Majors must have a SAT Verbal score of 550, an ACT English score of 24, or pass the GPS Exam with a score of 70.
Degree plans in each field include both academic and practical experience.
In addition to on-campus media experience, students are required to do a group Capstone Project or an internship. They have the opportunity to work in internships at the Abilene Reporter-News , local radio and television stations, loca advertising agencies, or public relations departments. Summer internships have been done by recent graduates in Washington, D.C., Nashville, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Fort Worth, Amarillo, Abilene, Shreveport, St. Louis, Austin, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. All majors are strongly encouraged to be active members of at least one chapter of the department's nationally affiliated professional societies or associations. Consult the department chair or advisers for help in scheduling and degree planning.