MCMA Undergraduate Courses 101-1 Exploring Mass Communication and Media Arts. A special course designed for freshman, new majors and students interested in the options open to them in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts. Taught by the Chairs and Directors and the Dean of the College, this course uses demonstrations, guest speakers and discussion to detail the activities and opportunities available in the College.
Students do a career analysis of the options available within their chosen area of interest.
197-3 Learning to Learn. A freshman-sophomore seminar designed to develop communication skills, and professionalism and good work habits. 201-3 Media in Society. This course is designed to provide a critical base for understanding the interrelationships between societal needs, communication institutions, and economic, political and cultural processes. Beginning with early communication systems, the course covers developments leading to our multi-media environment and examines how these developments impact our lives.